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Trump Announces America Will Buy Diesel From RUSSIA
Owe Explains
Oct 11, 2026  #RussiaUkraineWar #EnergyMarkets #GeopoliticsExplained
On Friday, October 9, 2026, the United States announced something few people saw coming. President Trump said Russia has agreed to send millions of tons of diesel fuel to American and global markets. Within the hour, the Treasury Department issued General License 135, a temporary authorization running through April 7, 2027, allowing Russian diesel sales despite existing sanctions.

Ukraine's President Zelensky responded immediately: "Gifts to Putin will not bring peace or any benefit to the civilized world." He warned that every dollar Russia earns from the sale helps fund the war.

The timing is striking too, a Ukrainian delegation was in Miami at that very moment, meeting US officials to talk about ending the war.

Mr. Owe lays out what's actually been announced, what's confirmed versus still uncertain, and the competing explanations for why this happened now, facts first, then the arguments.

IN THIS VIDEO
What was actually announced: the diesel tonnage, the timeline, and Treasury's General License 135
Why Russia stopped exporting diesel in the first place, and why the timing matters
The reactions from Ukraine and Russia, in their own words
Whether this deal would realistically move prices at the pump
Three competing explanations for the deal: affordability, pressure on Ukraine, and political blame-shifting
What's confirmed, what's a theory, and what to watch in the coming weeks