Trump moves to secure Russian diesel and calls on Ukraine to stop reckless refinery attacks
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President Trump said the United States will negotiate a purchase of Russian diesel and urged Ukraine to end strikes on Russian oil refineries, arguing the plan could help stabilize fuel prices while opening talks that may bring billions into Russia’s economy.
President Trump said the United States is preparing to negotiate a purchase of Russian diesel fuel, a deal that could direct roughly $4 billion to the Russian economy, according to energy analysts. The decision reflects a hard-nosed effort to put American fuel needs first and to deal with the real-world pressures driving diesel prices higher. At the same time, he urged Ukraine to cease its attacks on Russian oil refineries, which have been a key element of Kyiv’s strategy to limit Russia’s war financing.
The proposed diesel purchase is presented as a measure to address high diesel prices in the United States, which officials have linked to broader geopolitical tensions. Supporters of the plan argue that pragmatic energy deals are part of responsible statecraft, even if critics complain that the arrangement would provide financial resources to Moscow without offering a reciprocal benefit to Ukraine.
Ukraine has not responded publicly to the request, and the potential agreement remains subject to further negotiations and regulatory approval.