On October 18, 2026, Turkey's Minister of Energy Alparslan Bayraktar announced that the country would receive a portion of Russian diesel fuel. This agreement was made possible following negotiations between Moscow and the US, which were reached on October 9.
Background of the Agreement
Bayraktar noted that in recent months, Russia had restricted diesel exports due to supply issues. However, after discussions with the American side, Moscow agreed to resume supplies to global markets, including Turkey.
Volume of Supplies
Although the minister did not specify the exact volumes of diesel that would be supplied to Turkey, he emphasized that this agreement is crucial for the country's energy security. According to the Turkish Energy Market Regulatory Authority, in 2025, Turkey imported about 13.6 million tons of diesel, of which 11.5 million tons came from Russia.
Details of the Moscow-Washington Agreement
The agreement between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump includes the supply of Russian diesel fuel to the American and global markets. According to Trump, Moscow agreed to supply:
- 300,000 tons immediately;
- 500,000 tons in November;
- an additional 1 million tons subsequently.