Brussels 10.10.2026 During the conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump, neither leader wanted to be the first to hang up, stated Yuri Ushakov, an aide to the Russian president.

“I hope the US President won’t take offense if I quote him saying he is ‘ready to continue communicating with Vladimir Putin today—this evening, tonight, and the next day as well,'” he said.

Ushakov added that the phone call lasted an hour and a half and emphasized that, in the end, the presidents “hung up simultaneously.”

Ushakov noted that preparations for the call between Putin and Trump began on October 7; however, due to time zone differences and the Russian leader’s busy schedule, they were only able to speak on October 9. According to Ushakov, US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff conveyed that Trump also wished to personally congratulate Putin on his birthday by phone. Witkoff expressed hope for an early meeting with the Russian leader.

During the October 9 call, Trump and Putin agreed on the supply of over 300,000 tons of diesel fuel from Russia to US and global markets. The US President added that another 500,000 tons would be delivered in November, followed by 1 million tons “immediately thereafter.” Additionally, Russia could supply a further 3 million tons of diesel fuel.

Later, the US Department of the Treasury issued License No. 135, authorizing transactions that had previously been prohibited under sanctions against Russia. Similar licenses for the supply of Russian goods have been issued in the past; this does not alter the nature of the sanctions regime but merely represents a temporary easing of restrictions. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak emphasized that, despite the new agreements, “the Russian market will also be fully supplied with diesel.” He added that Russia could increase diesel exports in November and December.

I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace, another 500,000 Tons during the month of November, and 1,000,000 Tons immediately thereafter. Additionally, based on the condition of their Diesel Refineries, Russia will then deliver, within a short period of time, 3,000,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel. Between our TOTAL CONTROL of the Strait of Hormuz, and this great announcement on Russian Energy, Diesel Prices for Americans and, indeed, the World, will be COMING DOWN, IN RECORD NUMBERS, AND FAST! Lower prices for Americans, especially our Great Farmers, Ranchers, and Truckers, is my Greatest Priority. This is a very big and important announcement. Additionally, it must be understood, that Iran will not have a Nuclear Weapon! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP

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