Italian Prime Minister MELONI told parliament ahead of an EU summit that the US-Russia diesel supply agreement announced last week — under which Russia would initially supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel to the US and global markets — is a "high-risk choice" that runs counter to efforts to pressure Putin into negotiations. She said the outcome is uncertain but the risks are clear, arguing the deal legitimizes Moscow, creates new wartime revenue and erodes the effectiveness of sanctions whi

Italian Prime Minister MELONI told parliament ahead of an EU summit that the US-Russia diesel supply agreement announced last week — under which Russia would initially supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel to the US and global markets — is a "high-risk choice" that runs counter to efforts to pressure Putin into negotiations. She said the outcome is uncertain but the risks are clear, arguing the deal legitimizes Moscow, creates new wartime revenue and erodes the effectiveness of sanctions while Russian strikes continue against Ukrainian cities.