The Price of Doing Business with Putin

Your Neighbor on the Left Podcast · Oct 12, 2026 · 1h 1m

Donald Trump says his new diesel agreement with Vladimir Putin will help bring down fuel prices. But at what cost? In this episode, Don examines the economic promises behind the arrangement, the decision to ease restrictions on Russian energy, and the potential consequences for Ukraine. With the United States and its G7 allies already coordinating emergency fuel releases, was turning to Putin really necessary? From the realities of global diesel markets to bipartisan concerns in Congress, Don explores what America stands to gain, what Russia might receive in return, and why the true price of…