Finland's prime minister slams US-Russia diesel pact as a major letdown

Finland's prime minister, Petteri Orpo, described the recently announced diesel supply deal between the United States and Russia as a "terrible disappointment." The agreement, unveiled by Donald Trump, promises an initial 300,000 tonnes of diesel, followed by larger shipments in November and beyond, but Orpo noted the volume is negligible compared with U.S. demand and its full execution is unclear. He expressed skepticism that the pact would influence either the U.S. or worldwide fuel markets.

Orpo called for Europe to take more decisive action, including additional sanctions on Moscow. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated that any concessions to Vladimir Putin would not secure peace. The comments highlight growing frustration in Europe over the deal's limited impact and the broader geopolitical context.