Why is US turning to Russia for diesel despite sanctions? | Explainer News | Al Jazeera

US President Donald Trump announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to release over 300,000 tonnes of diesel from Russia to help ease high fuel prices ahead of the midterm elections. An additional 500,000 tonnes will be released in November, with a further 1 million tonnes planned later, and eventually 3 million tonnes more based on refinery conditions. Despite sanctions on Russia over its Ukraine war, the US is seeking Russian diesel to lower prices, though analysts believe the impact on the global energy crisis will be limited.