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Trump Eases Russia Sanctions for Diesel Imports Ahead of US Elections
ClarínLO·US · RU · UA·2 days ago
Ukrainian strikes have caused the worst petrol shortages in Russia since the Soviet collapse, but diesel supply remains adequate. This suggests Russia can meet near-term diesel export demands, though sustained strikes could erode refining capacity and alter global diesel flows.
Management of the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) claims a diesel shortage for backup generators due to ongoing Ukrainian attacks, raising nuclear safety concerns. Concurrently, Russian national diesel supply remains adequate despite Ukrainian refinery strikes, suggesting Russia's capacity to meet near-term export demands. The immediate extent of the ZNPP diesel shortage and its direct impact on safety are unclear.