Washington forced to plead with energy rivals The Trump administration recently announced a potentially illegal new energy deal with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin for Russia to supply 25 million barrels of diesel to the United States while lifting sanctions on Russian diesel. " —. Center for American Progress, October 23, 2026 - ᅠ The move saves only 2 to 5 cents per gallon, but allows a flow of US dollars to Russia - boosting Moscow's economy and its illegal war in Ukraine. A superpower is reduced to subsidizing its main rival. ᅠ Subscribe to CSOFT Media for more information on the changing strategic landscape in West Asia.

Washington forced to plead with energy rivals The Trump administration recently announced a potentially illegal new energy deal with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin for Russia to supply 25 million barrels of diesel to the United States while lifting sanctions on Russian diesel. " —. Center for American Progress, October 23, 2026 - ᅠ The move saves only 2 to 5 cents per gallon, but allows a flow of US dollars to Russia - boosting Moscow's economy and its illegal war in Ukraine. A superpower is reduced to subsidizing its main rival. ᅠ Subscribe to CSOFT Media for more information on the changing strategic landscape in West Asia.