Why is US turning to Russia for diesel despite sanctions?
President Donald Trump's deal with Putin comes amid surging fuel prices and looming US midterm elections.
Al Jazeera English reports: President Donald Trump's deal with Putin comes amid surging fuel prices and looming US midterm elections.
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