# Trump-Putin Diesel Deal Raises Questions Over Russia Sanctions

By Riza Dagoc

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Published: 2026-10-10T00:34:40.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-10T00:34:40.000Z
Section: Regulation

> The Treasury authorized Russian-origin diesel transactions through April 7, 2027, as Trump outlined planned shipments totaling at least 1.8 million tons.

President Donald Trump announced plans for Russia to supply diesel to U.S. and global markets as a new Treasury authorization opened transactions involving Russian-origin fuel through April 7, 2027.

Trump said Russia would provide more than 300,000 tons immediately, another 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons afterward. He also outlined a possible additional 3 million tons depending on refinery conditions.

The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control issued General License 135 on Oct. 9. The license covers the sale, delivery, offloading and importation of Russian-origin diesel, including imports into the United States.

The arrangement drew criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said easing sanctions without a clear and lasting de-escalation agreement with Russia would be “an obvious weakness” that benefits Moscow.

The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 allows duties of up to 100% on goods from countries that newly buy Russian crude oil or natural gas, and up to 500% on goods imported from Russia. The law also permits presidential waivers with a written national-interest certification and a report to Congress.