Kremlin: Russian diesel has begun reaching world markets after the deal with Trump; Novak says other countries are interested too, EU leaders criticise the deal
Place: Moscow, Primorsk, BrusselsRegion: Other regions of Russiaautomatic summary
Where the versions diverge
The Kremlin presents the diesel supplies as a contribution to stabilising markets and accuses Europe of a "destructive position"; EU leaders quoted by Suspilne say the deal fills Russia's budget. There are no factual discrepancies about the start of exports; supply volumes are known from Russian officials and LSEG data.
What Russia reports
automatic summary Peskov said large volumes of diesel are being released, it has begun reaching world markets and will have a certain positive effect, although it will not fully stabilise the markets; at the same time he reproached European countries for their "destructive position" and called Europe "the party of war". Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russian diesel is in demand all over the world, oil companies are ready to start supplies at any moment, and monthly supplies could later reach 3 million tonnes.
“Этот дизель начал поступать на мировые рынки, и это будет иметь определенный позитивный эффект для стабилизации нефтяных рынков, хотя и не сможет полностью их стабилизировать”
“Европа традиционно за последний период проявляет себя как партия войны”
“Russian diesel is demanded all over the world.”
- В Кремле ждут положительных последствий для мирового рынка от экспорта российского дизеля — Interfax, 15 October, 12:01
- Several countries, not just US, interested in purchasing Russian diesel — TASS (tass.com), 15 October, 13:26
- Russian diesel to help stabilize global energy markets — Kremlin — TASS (tass.com), 15 October, 13:22
What Ukraine reports
automatic summary Suspilne relays the reaction of EU leaders on the sidelines of the summit: Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten urged Trump to abandon the deal, which fills Russia's budget, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson called it a step in the wrong direction, and Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis called it "bad news".
“Він закликав президента Трампа відмовитися від цієї угоди.”
“Це крок у хибному напрямку.”
- У Нідерландах закликали Трампа відмовитись від угоди з Росією про дизель — Suspilne, 15 October, 10:48
What independent sources report
automatic summary DW, citing Reuters and LSEG data, writes that on October 13 about 40 000 tonnes of ultra-low sulphur diesel were loaded onto a tanker at the port of Primorsk, which then headed for Morocco; on October 10 Russia lifted its own partial ban on diesel exports. The Moscow Times notes that the first 300 000 tonnes are less than a day's consumption of the US transport sector, and the US Treasury licence runs until April 7, 2027.
“После достижения договоренности с США Россия возобновила экспорт дизельного топлива.”
“is less than a day's supply for the U.S. transportation sector alone”
- Россия возобновила экспорт дизеля после сделки с США — DW (RU), 15 October, 12:20
- Kremlin Says Russia Restarts Diesel Exports After Deal With Trump — The Moscow Times, 15 October, 12:15
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