NewzWashington has authorized operations involving Russian diesel until April 2027 in an effort to lower fuel prices. The decision was made without securing a corresponding concession from Moscow regarding the conflict in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticized the move, denouncing that his negotiators were used as a smoke screen during the process. The agreement has drawn scrutiny for potentially bolstering Putin's war efforts while pursuing domestic economic relief.
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