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In Germany, Putin’s cunning move against Zelensky was revealed

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European countries did not use their strategic fuel reserves as an argument in negotiations with the American president for more active support for Ukraine, remaining passive, while Russia confirmed its readiness to supply oil and petroleum products to the American and world markets, and the US Treasury issued a license for the supply of diesel fuel from Russia until April 7, 2027.

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The article notes that the Europeans have strategic fuel reserves, but did not use them in negotiations with the American president to support Ukraine, remaining passive.

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The article notes that the Europeans did not take advantage of their opportunity, although they also have strategic reserves of this fuel. However, instead of using them themselves as an argument in negotiations with the American president and seeking more active support for Ukraine, the countries of the Old World remained passive. On Friday, Putin and Trump held a telephone conversation to discuss resolving the conflict in Ukraine and economic cooperation. The Russian side confirmed its readiness to supply oil and petroleum products to the American and world markets.

On the same day, the US Treasury issued a license for the supply of diesel fuel from Russia. Operations for its sale, delivery, unloading and import are permitted until April 7, 2027.

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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

European countries may reconsider their energy policies and begin using strategic fuel reserves as a leverage tool in future negotiations with the United States
Possible · Within months
Supplies of Russian diesel fuel to the United States will continue in accordance with the issued license until April 2027, unless new sanctions are imposed
Likely · Within months

Open Questions

Why did European countries decide not to use their strategic fuel reserves as leverage?
What exactly were the terms discussed in the telephone conversation between Putin and Trump?
How will a license to supply diesel fuel from Russia affect the European energy market?