The Treasury issued a temporary license allowing Russian diesel transactions through April 7, 2027, after Trump announced the supply deal. Russia subsequently partially lifted its own diesel export ban, allowing 500,000 metric tons onto international markets effective Oct. 10. The fertilizer cargo does not establish that diesel deliveries under the agreement have begun.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha rejected Trump’s call to replace President Volodymyr Zelensky, stressing that only Ukrainians decide their leadership. “Statements from abroad only confirm that he is doing his job well. He deserves support,” Sybiha said. Elon Musk backed Trump’s demand, saying Zelensky had “gone too far.” Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine would halt refinery strikes if Russia stopped attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure, with reciprocal steps backed by real guarantees.