Lavrov describes diesel deal as business agreement with no additional conditions

This is a purely pragmatic approach taken by sensible leaders who are concerned about both their own national economies and the global economy, the Russian foreign minister said

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• Desk: Economy
• Filed: Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:15:55 GMT
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