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- abc.net.auTrump strikes deal with Putin for Russia to supply diesel to US
- dw.comTrump, Putin reach deal to release Russian diesel to world
- RechercheThe deal drew criticism from lawmakers in both parties, including Republican Don Bacon, who said it would prop up Russia’s war economy.
- RechercheIn the months before the deal, Ukraine had continued striking Russian oil refineries, which had tightened diesel supplies, according to a Guardian report published October 1.