Russian strikes kill at least 12 in Zaporizhzhia a day after Trump's diesel deal; Zelenskyy says Moscow "thanked" the US
Russian strikes hit Zaporizhzhia on October 10, killing at least 12, and 15 including three children by France 24's count (ABC News Australia, The Globe and Mail, France 24). Zelenskyy said Russia had "thanked" the US for easing diesel sanctions by dropping five glide bombs on homes. France 24 reported Trump said Zelenskyy must stop hitting refineries and that Ukraine needs a new leader. The Treasury waiver for Russian diesel was issued on October 9.
The strikes test the argument that sanctions relief eases tension. If Moscow keeps bombing after the waiver, pressure on Washington to reverse it will grow, and that in turn affects oil and diesel markets.
Fuel prices at home follow world diesel with a delay. If the waiver is reversed or fighting escalates, expect uncertainty to show up at pumps and in transport fares.
Kyiv and many European governments say easing sanctions rewards Russia while it bombs civilians.
The US administration says cheaper fuel for consumers justifies the waiver and wants a negotiated end to the war.
The death toll is a reminder that the diesel deal was announced one day before an attack on civilians, whatever the cause. Watch for confirmation from Moscow on volumes, any change to the Treasury license and how Washington responds to the strike.
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