Kremlin Refuses to Name Countries Interested in Buying Russian Diesel, Citing 'Understandable Reasons'
On October 15, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, refused to disclose which countries had expressed interest in purchasing Russian diesel fuel during a press briefing in Moscow. The refusal was attributed to 'understandable reasons,' with the United States specifically mentioned as a country showing interest. The incident highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions over Russian energy exports.
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Press secretary of the Russian Federation President Dmitry Peskov on October 15 did not disclose the countries that had expressed a desire to follow the United States in purchasing Russian diesel fuel. "It is unlikely that one should speak about this publicly, for the same understandable reasons," said the Kremlin representative, responding to the corresponding question during a briefing. News is being updated
Official Kremlin representative Dmitry Peskov on October 15 did not disclose the countries that had expressed a desire to follow the United States in purchasing Russian diesel fuel. "It is unlikely that one should speak about this publicly, for the same obvious reasons," he said, responding to the relevant question during a briefing.