Why is US turning to Russia for diesel despite sanctions?

Key people or organizations: US, Russia, President Donald Trump

Politics desk signal: election, campaign

Institutional context: story may affect policy, legal pressure or governing leverage

Story focus: Why is US turning to Russia for diesel despite sanctions?

Source context: President Donald Trump's deal with Putin comes amid surging fuel prices and looming US midterm elections. The election angle is whether this changes...

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