Meloni warns US-Russia diesel deal risks Ukraine peace

Summary

• Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has warned that a new diesel supply agreement between the United States and Russia could undermine efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
• Speaking in the Italian parliament ahead of a European Union summit, Meloni argued that the agreement could strengthen Moscow’s position at a time when Western countries are seeking to pressure Russia into negotiations over Ukraine.
• Meloni also warned that additional revenue from fuel exports could help finance Russia’s war effort and weaken the impact of Western sanctions.

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has warned that a new diesel supply agreement between the United States and Russia could undermine efforts to end the war in Ukraine. She described the move as a “very risky choice” and cautioned that its consequences remain uncertain.

The agreement follows US President Donald Trump’s announcement that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to supply more than 300,000 metric tons of diesel to US and international markets. The deal is intended to increase fuel supplies and help bring down energy prices ahead of the US midterm elections.

Speaking in the Italian parliament ahead of a European Union summit, Meloni argued that the agreement could strengthen Moscow’s position at a time when Western countries are seeking to pressure Russia into negotiations over Ukraine.