Comforted by his dealings with Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin plans to intensify the war in Ukraine

On October 23, the first Russian tanker departed for New York, marking Russia's return to the global diesel market. The shipment of 40,000 tons is not enough to lower U.S. diesel prices, which are at record highs before the midterm elections. The deal is seen more as a political gesture than an economic benefit, as both Trump and Putin aim to send strong signals. According to expert Sergei Aleksashenko, the announcement's impact is more significant than the actual economic outcomes.