[Russian Deputy Prime Minister: Russia and the United States are negotiating to reach a contract to supply diesel to the United States] On October 14, a reporter from the main station learned that on October 14, local time, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak said that the Russian Ministry of Energy and the U.S. Department of Energy were negotiating to reach a contract to supply diesel to the United States. In the context of sanctions still imposed on Russian companies, the two sides are looking for solutions to enable Russian diesel exports to the United States and international markets. Novak also said that the maintenance work of some refineries in Russia has been completed, and the supply situation of energy products has improved significantly compared with one month and two weeks ago. He said that although refining facilities have taken protective measures, the energy supply situation in the coming period will largely depend on whether the energy infrastructure is attacked by Ukrainian armed forces. (CCTV News)