Trump announces deal with Putin to release Russian diesel
Diesel prices in the US have doubled since the war with Iran began in February, putting pressure on Republicans ahead of the midterms.
"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) says President Trump’s deal with Russia to release diesel supplies is a “desperate political move” designed to help Republicans ahead of the midterms and argues he cares more about his party’s political outcome than…
Diesel prices in the US have doubled since the war with Iran began in February, putting pressure on Republicans ahead of the midterms.
President Trump announced Friday that he's reached a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to increase the supply of diesel to the U.S. and global markets. Why it matters: The announcement, which includes a waiver on some U.S. energy sanctions against Russia, took place as Ukrainian and European diplomats arrived in Miami for talks on ending the war…
President Donald Trump announced Friday that Russia has agreed to supply millions of tons of diesel fuel to the American and global market, following a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
President Donald Trump has revealed that following a “highly successful discussion” with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia has agreed to supply millions of tons of diesel fuel to the United States and the global market.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lambasted President Trump’s Friday deal allowing Russia to supply the U.S. and global market with diesel, arguing the move would give the Kremlin more money to fund its war in Ukraine and undermine peace efforts. “Gifts to Putin will not bring peace or any benefit to the civilized world,” Zelensky wrote…