U.S.-Russia Fuel Deal Sparks Ukraine Peace Fears
The Kremlin allows that European countries may sabotage American peace initiatives regarding the Ukrainian conflict by using, in particular, frozen Russian assets, but the Russian side will strive to recover its assets.
Consensus
- The U.S. and Russia have discussed a fuel deal involving Russian diesel fuel exports to the U.S. and global markets.
- The U.S. has lifted sanctions on Russian diesel fuel exports up to April 7, 2027.
- Russia has partially lifted its export ban on diesel fuel, allowing companies to engage with foreign partners.
- Ukrainian officials are concerned about U.S. policy shifts that could undermine Ukraine's military strategy.
- Russia warns that European countries may sabotage U.S.-led peace initiatives by using frozen Russian assets.
- Russia asserts it will pursue legal and judicial actions to recover its frozen assets in Europe.
- European countries may attempt to provoke Ukraine into actions that disrupt the Russia-U.S. fuel agreement.
- Ukraine has continued attacks on Russian infrastructure, including data centers, despite U.S. calls to cease strikes on oil refineries.
Points of divergence
- Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries despite U.S. President Donald Trump's request to stop, and Ukrainian officials fear Washington may hinder Ukraine's economic warfare strategy. — vedomosti
- Ukraine is using drones in operation M&M's to pressure Russia's economy and disrupt air traffic, while avoiding direct attacks on civilian aircraft and airports. — vedomosti
- One Ukrainian official stated that Russia's economy will not collapse in the near term, requiring Ukraine to reassess its strategy after U.S. policy shift. — vedomosti
- The EU may push Ukraine into provocations to block the Russia-U.S. diesel deal, according to Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik. — tg_tass_agency
- Russia's diplomat Rodion Miroshnik stated that Europe may use Ukraine as a 'punching bag' to provoke actions that disrupt the Russia-U.S. agreement. — m24
- One possible scenario is sabotaging fuel deliveries so Russia cannot fulfill its obligations under the deal. — m24
- Russia's press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that European countries are working to keep the war going, in contrast to U.S. efforts to achieve peace. — interfax
- Russia's press secretary Dmitry Peskov said Europe may use frozen Russian assets to sabotage U.S. peace initiatives. — vesti
Coverage (9 sources)
- The Atlantic: US support for Russia may force Ukraine to sign peace — Ведомости
- Peskov: Europe may sabotage US initiatives on Ukraine settlement — Вести
- Peskov allowed sabotage of Russia and US agreements by Europe — Ведомости
- Kremlin allows that European countries may sabotage US peace initiatives on Ukraine — Интерфакс
- Kremlin: Europe could hinder diesel deal between Russia and USA — Вести
- EU may push Kyiv to provocations to block Russia-US fuel deal, says Myronchuk to Izvestia. Meanwhile... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Miroshnik stated that the EU could push Kyiv to provoke against the deal with the US — Вести
- Miroshnik: EU may push Kyiv to provocations against Russia-US deal — Ведомости
- In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, they stated about possible attempts by Europe to hinder the deal between Russia and the USA through Ukraine — Москва 24
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