Russia partially lifts diesel export ban following Trump-Putin agreement

Russia's government announced on October 10 that it has partially lifted the ban on diesel fuel exports, a move that fulfills commitments made between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, according to Russian state news agency TASS citing the cabinet.

Details of the decision

The decision comes into effect immediately and applies to diesel exports to a number of countries. The exact scope and list of recipient countries were not immediately specified in official statements, but the move is understood to be a direct consequence of agreements reached during recent high-level contacts between Moscow and Washington.

Reaction and context

Russia introduced the diesel export ban earlier in the year as a domestic supply protection measure. The partial lifting of the ban following the Trump-Putin deal has been met with criticism from Ukraine's European allies, who view the agreement as rewarding Moscow at a time when Russia continues its war against Ukraine.

Latvia's Foreign Ministry said the deal sends a contradictory signal regarding transatlantic unity and support for Ukraine.