Trump’s Russian diesel deal benefits Moscow more than US consumers, experts say

AI Summary

Experts and U.S. lawmakers say Trump’s diesel deal benefits Moscow by providing it with cash and leverage, while offering limited gains to U.S. consumers. They also argue it could pressure Ukraine to surrender an advantage in battlefield and negotiating contexts.

Trump’s diesel deal gives Moscow cash and leverage, while Ukraine is pressed to give up one of its few advantages on the battlefield and in negotiations, experts and U.S. lawmakers said.