Commentary: Trump wants cheaper diesel, but Ukraine could pay the price

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The commentary argues that US steps to ease sanctions on Russian diesel and announce an energy ceasefire could leave Ukraine more exposed, while Moscow is not observing the ceasefire. The situation links US fuel-price priorities to sanctions policy and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Ukraine is more vulnerable, after the US eased sanctions on Russian diesel and declared an energy ceasefire that Moscow is not heeding, says war studies lecturer Samir Puri.