Donald Trump announced Friday on his Truth Social network that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had committed to supplying several million tons of diesel “for the American and global market”, over several months, after a “very fruitful discussion”.
As Russia is subject to sanctions on its hydrocarbon exports, the American Ministry of Finance immediately clarified that it had given provisional authorization for this marketing.
Electoral argument?
“Diesel prices for Americans, and indeed the world, WILL RAPIDLY FALL IN RECORD PROPORTIONS! Lower prices for Americans and especially our great farmers, breeders and truckers are my biggest priority,” added Donald Trump.
The American president knows that the high price of fuel is a major cause of voter discontent before the very important legislative elections on November 3 in the United States. The Republican Party fears losing control of Congress in these elections.
As Russia is subject to sanctions on its hydrocarbon exports, the American Department of Finance immediately clarified that it had given provisional authorization for this marketing. Donald Trump’s announcement coincides with the resumption of discussions in Florida between Americans and Ukrainians on Friday and Saturday, to which the Europeans were invited, on a resolution of the conflict with Russia.
