US Energy Secretary Chris Wright (Chris Wright) said in an interview that the current US stance is not merely to pressure Ukraine, but to use that pressure to force Russia to cut its diesel exports. Since Russia currently lacks sufficient diesel export capacity, the only way out is to ease the conflict with Ukraine.
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2026-10-18 17:59 · Q: So, now the U.S. stance is to pressure Ukraine, not Russia
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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright Says Pressuring Ukraine Is Meant to Force Russia to Slow the Conflict
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