Russia has repeatedly gained ground, from a proposal to ease sanctions on Russian diesel to growing US pressure on Ukraine, as President Trump's domestic political challenges increasingly align with Moscow's interests. Trump proposed easing sanctions on Russian diesel, publicly urged Ukraine to replace its leadership and pressed Kyiv to stop attacking Russian oil facilities, yet the Kremlin said Russia was not ready to negotiate with Ukraine and Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia the next day. His October 11 ‘energy ceasefire' only mentioned halting attacks on refineries, though Ukraine has just one major refinery, which Russian strikes have largely kept idle since 2022. Economists say the deal is unlikely to significantly lower diesel prices, which they largely attribute to the Iran war that pushed oil from about 60 USD to over 100 USD per barrel, and Kyiv views the move as a betrayal. Trump is also expected to host Putin at the G20 summit in Miami in December.
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