Meloni calls Trump’s Russian diesel deal risky

Summary

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticised a diesel deal involving Trump and Russia, calling it a risky choice, according to The Financial Times and The Hindu. Euronews reports that she also warned the deal legitimises Moscow.

Timeline

1. ft.com

   14 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Financial Times reports that Meloni criticised Trump’s diesel deal with Putin.

2. thehindu.com

   14 Oct 2026, 12:36 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the U.S.-Russia diesel deal a very risky choice.

3. euronews.com

   14 Oct 2026, 19:47 UTCSource ↗

   Euronews reports that Meloni warned Trump’s Russian diesel deal is very risky and legitimises Moscow.