Russian diesel deal "a betrayal," bipartisan coalition says
Summary
President Trump made a deal to lift some sanctions on Russia to increase diesel supplies, aiming to lower fuel prices in the U.S. A group of senators from both parties strongly criticized the deal, saying it helps Russia and does not really benefit Americans. They want the president to cancel the deal and keep pressure on Russia with sanctions.Key Facts
- President Trump agreed to ease some sanctions on Russia to increase diesel fuel supplies.
- A bipartisan group of senators called the deal a betrayal to Ukraine and a gift to Russia.
- The senators argue the deal will not lower fuel prices significantly for Americans.
- They warn the deal will help finance Russia’s war and support its alliances with China, Iran, and North Korea.
- The group includes both Republican and Democratic senators from various states.
- Some Republicans in the House of Representatives want to block the purchase of Russian oil through a vote.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky criticized the deal as giving an advantage to Russia’s President Putin.
- The deal came after Ukraine attacked Russian oil refineries, which helped raise global fuel prices.
- The sanctions law Congress passed allows the president to waive parts of it, with a deadline on October 18 to act.
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