German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday in Berlin that a recent agreement between the United States and Russia concerning diesel fuel exports is unacceptable for Germany and Europe. Speaking at a press conference, Merz said Germany is complying with the sanctions imposed on Russia.
Merz objects to the diesel agreement
Merz’s remarks addressed an agreement involving diesel fuel exports between the US and Russia. He described the deal as unacceptable to Germany and Europe, making clear that Berlin objects to the arrangement.
The statement came during a press conference in Berlin on Monday. The information provided did not specify the agreement’s terms, the volume of diesel involved, or when exports under the arrangement would begin.
Germany says it is complying with sanctions
Merz also said Germany is complying with sanctions imposed on Russia. His comments placed that position alongside his criticism of the diesel export agreement, distinguishing Germany’s compliance with the sanctions from its view of the US-Russia arrangement.
The remarks focused on two points: the agreement on diesel fuel exports between Washington and Moscow, and Germany’s stated adherence to sanctions on Russia. Merz characterized the agreement as unacceptable not only for Germany but also for Europe.
No further details about the agreement or the responses of the US and Russian governments were provided in the available information.
