German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Germany and the European Union will not enter into a deal with Russia for diesel fuel supplies, criticizing Donald Trump's proposal and emphasizing the need to tighten sanctions against Moscow.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Germany and the European Union will not enter into a deal with Russia for diesel fuel supplies, criticizing Donald Trump's proposal and emphasizing the need to tighten sanctions against Moscow.

@meduzalive 12 Oct 2026, 16:47

Seven U.S. senators urged Donald Trump to reconsider the diesel fuel deal with Russia, highlighting the ban on importing Russian energy resources and the need to prevent funding the war against Ukraine.

@meduzalive 12 Oct 2026, 07:54