Bipartisan senators call Russia diesel deal a "betrayal" of Ukraine
Summary
A group of bipartisan U.S. senators asked President Trump to cancel a recent deal with Russia that allows Russian diesel to enter global markets by waiving sanctions on Russia's energy sector. The senators argued this deal harms U.S. security, does not help lower fuel prices significantly, and could fund Russia’s ongoing war efforts against Ukraine.Key Facts
- President Trump made a deal with Russian President Putin to release 300,000 tons of Russian diesel immediately, with more to follow.
- The U.S. Treasury Department temporarily waived sanctions on Russia’s energy sector to allow this diesel supply.
- A dozen senators, including six Republicans and six Democrats, opposed the deal in a letter to President Trump.
- Senators said the deal risks funding Russia’s war in Ukraine and strengthens its ties with China, Iran, and North Korea.
- The senators supported using economic pressure on Russia to help end the war on fair terms while protecting Ukraine’s sovereignty.
- Congress recently passed new sanctions on Russia, which President Trump signed into law.
- The senators urged the president to cancel the diesel deal and maintain U.S. leadership against tyranny.
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