Key Facts

• President Trump made a deal with Russian President Putin to supply hundreds of millions of tons of Russian diesel fuel to the U.S.
• The deal aims to reduce high fuel prices in key U.S. farming states that use a lot of diesel.
• Trump ordered his Treasury Department to lift restrictions stopping Russian diesel from being sold globally.
• Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but Ukraine’s President Zelensky said he was not informed before the announcement.
• Russia did not comment on the ceasefire announcement and launched attacks on Ukrainian power plants shortly after.
• President Trump has criticized Ukraine’s leadership and suggested Ukraine should have a new president.
• The U.S. reportedly threatened to stop arms and intelligence support for Ukraine if attacks on Russian facilities continue.
• Trump’s announcement of the energy truce was premature and has created confusion among leaders around the world.