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How could the diesel deal allow Russian energy flow to affect Vladimir Putin?

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Putin's military capacity may increase as Russian diesel deal provides revenue The diesel deal, which involves Moscow supplying diesel to US and global markets in exchange for eased US sanctions on Russian fuel, provides a revenue stream for Russia. According to reports, Vladimir Putin will use any revenue received from these oil sales to finance more bombs and drones for his military. This increased funding allows the Russian military to continue deploying attacks against civilians in Ukraine, despite international condemnation of the deal.

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  • Moscow would supply up to 5 million metric tons of diesel to US and global markets in exchange for eased US sanctions on Russian fuel.nypost.com
  • Putin will use any revenue he receives from oil sales to finance more bombs and drones that his military will deploy against civilians in Ukraine.nypost.com
  • Ukraine's leaders have repeatedly said they are willing to cease striking Russia’s energy sector so long as Russia reciprocates in kind.nypost.com

Why it matters

The financial resources generated by the diesel deal directly bolster the operational capacity of the Russian military. For Vladimir Putin, this revenue stream provides a means to sustain the war effort by funding the deployment of more munitions, allowing the military to continue its assault on Ukraine.

This deal is highly controversial, as Ukrainian leaders have condemned it as a "betrayal" that helps fund Russia’s war. Furthermore, the deal undermines American credibility on key national security challenges and sends counterproductive messages to international allies.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the increased revenue from the diesel deal be sufficient to significantly alter the trajectory of the conflict in Ukraine?
  • How will international allies respond to the deal, given its impact on US credibility?

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Kyiv increases its military strikes on Russian energy infrastructureThis would delay the timeline for Russia to fix its own refining capacity, potentially limiting the full financial benefit of the diesel deal.
The White House increases pressure on countries to decrease their dependence on Russian energyThis would counteract the effects of the diesel deal, making it more difficult for Moscow to secure international sales and revenue.

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