Trump's Russia diesel deal draws bipartisan fire as Kyiv says the "energy ceasefire" is being broken
Mint and Reuters report bipartisan criticism in Washington of Trump's diesel deal with Russia. Republican Representative Mike Lawler said the US should not make such a deal (Bloomberg). Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak said Russia could reach 3 to 3.5 million tonnes of diesel exports by year-end (FinancialJuice). Zelensky accused Russia of violating Trump's announced energy ceasefire after a strike on a Kharkiv thermal plant (Reuters, BBC, Al Jazeera), and the Kremlin rejected a 60-day ceasefire (Reuters).
Oil and diesel prices drive India's import bill and inflation. A deal that adds Russian diesel to the market could ease prices, but a collapsing truce could push them up.
Pump prices follow crude with a lag; watch Brent, which settled near $106.65 on a market wire's figure.
Supporters say lower US fuel prices justify talking to Moscow.
Critics say easing sanctions rewards Russia while it keeps attacking Ukraine.
Nothing is settled until Moscow confirms the truce. Watch the Kremlin and Kyiv statements this week.
DailyDrop India edition No. 9 · Morning · TUE., OCT. 13, 2026