Trump strikes deal with Putin for Russian diesel in sharp reversal of U.S. policy ahead of midterms

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President Donald Trump has struck a deal with Putin to obtain diesel from Russia, marking a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine. This move aims to address high fuel prices and inflation ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Trump has vacillated between imposing tough economic penalties on Russia and granting reprieves as the U.S. conflict with Iran has contributed to increased energy costs across the nation.
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