White House defends Russia diesel deal after Meloni criticism

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The White House has strongly defended the US-Russia diesel agreement, calling it a major success after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized the deal. A spokesperson said it will lower global fuel prices. The agreement, announced by President Trump on October 9, provides for over 300,000 tonnes of Russian diesel immediately, with more shipments planned through 2027. The US Treasury has temporarily suspended sanctions on Russian diesel to facilitate the deal. Meloni had called the agreement "very risky" in the Italian Senate, arguing that fuel price spikes stem from the Iran war, not Ukraine. She warned it could legitimize Moscow, fund its war effort, and weaken sanctions leverage.


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