# Trump Says Diesel Deal Aims to Keep Russia Talks Going

- Source: Rigzone
- Published: 2026-10-19T10:07:54+00:00
- Category: Markets
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President Donald Trump said he cut a diesel export deal with Russia and delayed imposing further sanctions because he doesn't want to drive Vladimir Putin away from peace talks.

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