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Why Trump Made a Diesel Deal With Putin

The deal covers Russian diesel imports over the coming months, arriving despite newly signed sanctions legislation; Congress may have questions about its own paperwork.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance on BBN Newsroom
Published 3:32 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Watch it as it aired: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance on this story, from BBN Newsroom at 3:32 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are The New York Times's, the jokes are ours.

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First reported by The New York Times: “Why Trump Made a Diesel Deal With Putin”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 3:32 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance.
Topics: Putin, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Putin makes Trump dance as his useful Muppet (October 14).

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The New York TimesWhy Trump Made a Diesel Deal With Putin

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPresident Trump has struck a deal to import Russian diesel in the coming months, even after signing congressional legislation that tightens energy sanctions on Russia.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe New York Times reports the arrangement raises questions about US policy and the war in Ukraine.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSanctions on one page, a fuel deal on the next. That's a lot of paperwork for one pipe.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI've seen that arrangement before, Vera, and the pipe always wins.

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