Bipartisan US senators urge Trump to “reverse course” on Russian diesel deal, saying it conflicts with the 2022 ban tied to Russia’s war on Ukraine

A bipartisan group of seven US senators—four Republicans and three Democrats—called on President Donald Trump to abandon his Russian diesel deal, arguing it conflicts with a law barring Russian energy imports until Moscow ends its aggression against Ukraine and ceases threats against NATO allies. The Associated Press reported that the senators also said the administration had failed to consult Congress or provide an explanation required by law.

Trump announced the deal on October 9, saying Russia would supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, followed by further shipments. He presented the plan as a way to lower fuel prices.