Trump & Putin Strike Massive Diesel Deal: Sanctions Lifted | N18S

This news video, published by CNN-News18, covers a reported US Treasury decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel through April 2027, following an announced deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The video looks at the timing of the move, which comes amid record-high fuel prices weeks before the US midterm elections. It also discusses the reported plan to bring 300,000 tons of Russian diesel to the global market immediately, with more volumes to follow, the possible effects on American consumers, and the divide with the European Union, which is preparing a large sanctions package against Moscow. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's criticism of the move is also included.

• US Treasury reportedly lifted sanctions on Russian diesel through April 2027
• Reported plan to bring 300,000 tons of Russian diesel to the global market immediately
• Context: record-high fuel prices and upcoming US midterm elections
• Contrast with the EU's planned sanctions package and Zelenskyy's criticism

The U.S. Treasury has officially lifted sanctions on Russian diesel through April 2027 following a newly announced deal between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.  In this video, we break down the geopolitics and economic timing behind the sudden policy shift. Facing record-high fuel prices just weeks before the midterms, the Trump administration has brokered an agreement to immediately bring 300,000 tons of Russian diesel to the global market, with hundreds of thousands more to follow in the coming months.  We examine the economic implications for American consumers, the stark transatlantic divide as the European Union prepares its largest-ever sanctions package against Moscow, and the fierce backlash from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who called the move an "obvious weakness". #RussianDiesel #Russia #DonaldTrump #VladimirPutin #USRussiaRelations #RussiaSanctions #USSanctions #OilPrices #FuelPrices #GlobalEnergy #EnergyCrisis #EuropeanUnion #Ukraine #VolodymyrZelenskyy n18oc_shorts CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴 Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQ Follow us on Google: news18.co/cn18g Follow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/ Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube