Euromaidan Press's 12 November 2026 article by Yuri Zoria reports that Russia doubled its diesel exports in October after Donald Trump's 9 October deal with Vladimir Putin loosened sanctions, yet none reached US pumps, with companies avoiding it over legal risks and cargoes redirected to Brazil. Ukrainian strikes on refineries resumed 30 October and hit Ust-Luga port, and analysts expect the export boost to be short-lived.