LIVE | Fico Erupts Over Trump–Putin Diesel Deal, Accuses Europe of Russia Sanctions Hypocrisy
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has accused the European Union of moral hypocrisy over its Russia sanctions policy, arguing that Brussels continued to preach restrictions while Europeans faced higher fuel costs and fears of shortages. Fico contrasted the EU’s approach with U.S. President Donald Trump’s reported move to ease restrictions on Russian diesel, saying Washington and Moscow were prioritising their national interests. He warned that Europe could end up buying more expensive U.S. diesel made from Russian supplies. Trump announced plans for Russian diesel shipments, while reports indicated that restrictions had been temporarily eased to allow supplies into U.S. and global markets. The controversy has renewed debate over Europe’s energy security, the impact of sanctions imposed after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and whether the EU’s policy can withstand changing global fuel-market realities.
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