A significant diesel deal between former President Trump and Russian President Putin has reportedly been announced, causing anger in Ukraine and among European Union countries. Russia is set to export 300,000 tons of diesel in October and 500,000 tons in November under exemptions granted by Trump. Trump's motivation is reportedly to lower diesel prices ahead of the US midterm elections.

Ukrainian President Zelensky is reportedly furious with Trump, calling him 'weak.' Ukraine has vowed to continue attacking Russian energy facilities. EU countries are concerned the deal will strengthen Russia and prolong the war. The Kremlin has stated that neither party in the Putin-Trump call wished to end the conversation.