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Bipartisan senators press Trump to scrap Russian diesel sanctions waiverZelensky calls Miami talks a 'smokescreen' amid the deal
5 Oct 12 · 1d ago · 88 articles · 8 videos · 63 posts · 1 comment · 7 sources · development 5 of 8
As Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner met Ukrainian officials in Miami, Zelensky suggested the negotiations were being used to distract from the diesel arrangement; Trump responded by saying it may be 'time for Ukraine to get new president'.
“I believe our team is simply being used as a smokescreen.”
Volodymyr Zelensky
Donald Trump US President
Vladimir Putin Russian PresidentVolodymyr Zelensky Ukrainian President
Thom Tillis US Senator (R-NC)
Friedrich Merz German Chancellor
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first by GZERO, 1d ago · also Politico, Guardian Business, Kyiv Independent, NYT
5 more headlines
- 'This deal doesn't help': Europe slams Trump's plan to buy Russian diesel Politico · 1d ago
- Trump rewards Putin and betrays Ukraine with Russia diesel deal - The Latest Guardian Business · 1d ago
- Angry at Trump's Russian diesel deal? Here's how you can help Ukraine bomb Russia Mastodon · 1d ago
- After Russian Diesel Deal, Trump Faces New Crisis Over Ukraine The New York Times · 1d ago
- 'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal Mastodon · 1d ago
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Your deal does nothing for Americans, there isn't enough diesel there for even half a day! All it does is create a precedent of removing sanctions during an active war, and paves the way for you and your cronies to return to sweet business deals with Russia.
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Trump Just Thanked Putin for the Diesel
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https://www. alojapan.com/1552781/trumps-di esel-deal-with-putin-causes-gop-heartburn-before-vote/ Trump’s diesel deal with Putin causes GOP heartburn before vote # Democrats # Diesel # DonaldTrump # energy # Japan # JapanNews # news # republicans # Russia # RussiaUkraineWar # US # VladimirPutin U.S. President Donald Trump’s deal with Moscow on…
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No, this is all about Krasnov trying to get the US to side with Russia over Ukraine.
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Yet he is ignoring the fact that his “Diesel Deal” is a violation of U.S. law. Under the United States sanctions framework , the importation of Russian-origin crude oil, petroleum, etc. remains an important part of the U.S. sanctions framework.
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Germany’s Chancellor Merz: We take note of the agreement between the United States and Russia on diesel exports. Such a decision is out of the question for Germany and Europe. Russia will only negotiate seriously under pressure, and that is why we are maintaining our sanctions
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Several Republicans turn on Trump over diesel deal with Russia's Putin https://www. usatoday.com/story/news/politi cs/2026/10/12/republicans-criticize-trump-putin-diesel-deal-midterm-election/92215101007/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Top Stories in News @ top-stories-in-news-thenewsdesk
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Trump’s Fake Energy Ceasefire: Is His Russian Diesel Deal a Betrayal of Ukraine?
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🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇦 Trump’s team thinks a Russian diesel deal could get Putin back to peace talks. Witkoff and Kushner told Ukraine that with the diesel deal done, and Ukraine laying off Russian refineries, the U.S. can go back to Putin and say, “Now it’s your turn to do something.” With
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⚡ NEWS Germany Rejects Trump's Proposed Diesel Deal with Russia German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has firmly rejected Donald Trump's proposed diesel deal with Russia, stating it is 'out of the question' for Germany and the EU. This diplomatic stance comes amidst internal political turmoil in... 📰 https://www. dw.com/en/germany-news-merz-sa…
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He's a cornered moron and now a VERY dangerous, out-of-control dementing old man. Fully supported by those now in power and clinging to it... Don't confuse the carnival barker to the real powers behind all of this.
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🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇦 Republicans and Democrats can’t agree on much, but 6 senators just teamed up to tell Trump to DITCH his Russian diesel deal. 4 Republicans, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Thom Tillis and John Curtis, joined Democrats Jeanne Shaheen and Richard Blumenthal in slamming the
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🟠 UPDATE Energy Prices Rise After Trump's 'Energy Ceasefire' Fails Trump's envoys informed Ukrainian officials that a deal allowing Russian diesel exports is intended to draw Russia back to negotiations. Analyst Grégoire Roos stated Moscow is 'playing with Washington' because Putin believes Trump's political leverage is temporary. 📰 https://www…
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Communist Trump Gives Putin BILLIONS of Taxpayer Money, Sabotages Ukraine. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/12/w... @apnews.com @usatoday.com @politico.com @iowacapitaldispatch.com @stltoday.com @utahnewsdispatch.com @pressherald.com @miamiherald.com @cnn.com @npr.org @nbcnews.com @ms.now @theintercept.com
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🇩🇪🇷🇺🇺🇦 Merz is NOT buying into the energy ceasefire... The chancellor says Russia answered Trump’s proposal with fresh attacks on Ukraine’s civilian energy grid. "Russia will only negotiate seriously under pressure.” So Germany is keeping its sanctions and wants them turned
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⛔️🇺🇸ILLEGAL! Trump’s diesel deal with Russian terrorists violates federal law 117-109, bipartisan senators say (more) https:// english.nv.ua/nation/seven-sen ators-from-both-parties-urge-trump-to-reverse-russian-diesel-decision-50649149.html # Ukraine # Press # Media # VOTE # VOTE2026 # Mastodon # America # USA # US # News # Democrats # CoE #…
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Trump makes dumb move. @cnbc.com keeps trying to figure out how to defend it. Trump defends Russia diesel deal: 'I made the right choice'
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned Trump's deal to import Russian diesel, saying Germany and the EU have no plans to follow Washington's lead. He argued Russia will engage in serious negotiations only under pressure. https:// meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/12/g…
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🟠 UPDATE Energy Prices Rise After Trump's 'Energy Ceasefire' Fails The article contextualizes the energy ceasefire and Russia diesel deal within the timeframe of upcoming US midterm elections, noting Trump's strategic pivot to overseas diplomacy during this period. 📰 https://www. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqgm08…
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RE: https://www. pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/10 /12/8057585/ 'Zelenskyy believes that the United States should have concluded a "diesel agreement" with Ukraine, since it is Ukraine that determines which Russian oil refineries operate and which ships carrying Russian oil can navigate at sea' # ukraine # russia # usPol # thisIsHowYouDoIt
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We are finally getting some clarity on the # Russia diesel deal. 1. It's as picayune in the global and USA markets as people are saying (in total it's What's in the diesel deal between Putin and Trump? https://www. reuters.com/business/energy/wh at-is-diesel-deal-between-putin-trump-2026-10-12/
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President Donald Trump's envoys told Ukrainian officials on Friday that a deal to allow Russian diesel exports is part of a bid to draw Russia back to negotiations after the failure of previous efforts to launch sustained talks to end the war, three people familiar with the meeting told Reuters. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Grégoire…
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In 2022, Congress banned Russian energy imports. A president can lift the ban only after certifying that Russia has agreed to withdraw its forces. On 9 October, a Treasury license allowed Russian diesel deals until April 2027. Seven senators from both parties said it conflicts with the law. 🔗 https:// euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/12…
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“The diesel deal is another sign of Mr. Trump’s willingness to tip the scales toward Russia, the aggressor in the conflict. This time, he is offering the Kremlin assistance in an economic battle that could help decide the fate of the war, with both armies largely bogged down at the front.” https://www. nytimes.com/2026/10/12/world/e…
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