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Luís Montenegro criticizes US-Russia diesel agreement
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has criticized a recent agreement between the United States and Russia regarding the supply of Russian diesel. Speaking in Brussels ahead of an EU summit, Montenegro described the deal as both "inconsistent" and "inconsequent."
He argued that the agreement, which involves the immediate provision of 300,000 tons of Russian diesel to the market, will not effectively resolve rising fuel prices or provide long-term availability. Furthermore, he stated the deal sends the wrong signal regarding international support for Ukraine, potentially undermining efforts to pressure Russia toward a just peace.
Addressing the energy crisis, Montenegro called the current fuel prices "absurd" and "insane," noting their impact on all citizens. He advocated for a unified European response, including joint gas purchases and the strengthening of European refining capacity to prevent supply crises and stabilize costs.
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Donald Trump · European Union · Luís Montenegro · Montenegro · Russia · Vladimir Putin · Volodymyr Zelensky
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Montenegro believes the deal sends a wrong signal regarding support for Ukraine against Russian aggression. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.diarioviseu.pt · observador.pt · www.record.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Diesel prices in Portugal increased by 29.5% between July and September compared to the previous year. www.cmjornal.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ukraine resumed offensives against Russian refineries after a temporary suspension. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The energy truce between Russia and Ukraine failed, leading to renewed attacks. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The agreement involves the immediate supply of 300,000 tons of Russian diesel to the market. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.record.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Russia launched over 850 Shahed drones in a series of attacks. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Montenegro supports EU joint gas purchases and increased European refining capacity. jornaleconomico.sapo.pt
- [● 6 SOURCES] Luís Montenegro criticized the US-Russia diesel agreement as inconsistent and inconsequent. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.diarioviseu.pt · www.cmjornal.pt · observador.pt · www.record.pt