Reuters: US hopes diesel supply deal will soften Moscow's stance in peace talks
Reuters reports that the United States hopes a diesel supply deal will make Moscow more flexible in peace talks over the war in Ukraine. The agency says Russian President Vladimir Putin will agree to negotiations on ending the war only after gaining Donbas.
The news agency Reuters reported on 13 October that the United States hopes an agreement on diesel fuel supplies will soften Moscow's position in peace talks aimed at ending Russia's war against Ukraine.
Reuters also reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin will agree to negotiations on ending the war only after he receives Donbas. This is a region in eastern Ukraine that is controlled by Ukraine.
Washington's hopes of a more flexible Moscow therefore run up against a condition reportedly set by the Russian leader, one that concerns territory currently held by Ukraine. The source text gives no further details on the terms of the diesel deal, the parties involved or the timetable for talks.
