The Kremlin said global energy markets are deteriorating, chiefly due to Middle East instability, and that Russia's diesel export ban should bolster domestic fuel markets. Kremlin spokesman Peskov, responding to US President Trump’s weekend request t

2026-09-14

The Kremlin said global energy markets are deteriorating, chiefly due to Middle East instability, and that Russia's diesel export ban should bolster domestic fuel markets. Kremlin spokesman Peskov, responding to US President Trump’s weekend request that Ukrainian President Zelenskiy halt attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure, said Moscow welcomed the appeal and that Russian officials will only consider restoring diesel exports after domestic fuel supplies have stabilized.