
After the defeat in the midterms, the planned diesel deal with Russia apparently failed. Russian tankers turn back as US supplies run low.
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The diesel deal was intended to serve as an economic measure before the US midterms. After Trump's election defeat, the agreement now appears to be no longer valid.
Agreement with Russia Trump lost the midterms. Now his diesel deal is apparently falling through
US President Trump wanted to improve his balance sheet before the midterms with diesel from Russia. Now it is clear: the deal has fallen through and Russian tankers are already turning away. American supplies are running low.
By Jan Petter
November 6th, 2026, 3:46 p.m

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