
European Commission reiterates commitment not to fuel war in Ukraine after Trump-Putin diesel deal
The European Commission confirms its commitment to reducing dependence on Russian fossil fuels, distancing itself from the agreement between Trump and Putin on the export of diesel to avoid financing the war in Ukraine.
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The EU seeks to reduce energy dependence on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. The US position on Russian diesel exports marks a strategic divergence.
"The EU is reducing its dependence on Russian fossil fuels and will continue to do so with determination." This was stated by a spokesperson for the EU Commission interviewed by ANSA on the agreement announced by US President Donald Trump with Vladimir Putin to allow exports of Russian diesel.
“Europe knows all too well the hidden costs of over-reliance on Russian hydrocarbons. And Europe does not want to fuel Russia's war against Ukraine. We continue to believe that a ceasefire that protects global food supplies and energy infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia is necessary.”

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