Temporary sanctions relief for Russian diesel is justified during the global fuel shortage

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Trump announced Russian diesel supplies for US and global markets, accompanied by temporary US sanctions relief. He outlined an initial shipment exceeding 300,000 metric tonnes and further deliveries. Ukraine and US lawmakers criticised the arrangement, while analysts questioned its ability to sustain lower prices.