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Bipartisan senators demand Trump reverse Russia diesel deal
October 11, 2026 at 11:27 PM · Updated 4d ago
14 reports · 10 in Arabic, 4 in English · over 32 hours
Trump's agreement with Putin to supply US and global markets with Russian diesel drew bipartisan criticism from American lawmakers and NATO allies.
- Trump announced Friday a deal with Putin for Russia to supply 300,000 tons of diesel immediately and 500,000 tons in November.
- Seven senators from both parties, including four Republicans, released a statement Sunday demanding the administration "immediately reverse course," citing a 2022 ban on Russian energy imports.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the deal, saying the administration is acting within its legal authorities.
- Trump posted on Truth Social that both parties agreed to an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine.
- Republican Rep. Thomas Massie praised Trump's move and urged removing sanctions on all Russian petroleum products and raw metals.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the deal, calling it an investment in the war.
- The Treasury's temporary license suspending sanctions on Russian diesel exports runs until April 7.
- Republican Senator Thom Tillis said the diesel deal may be illegal and could endanger American lives.
- Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis called Trump's diesel-import decision a shock and strong blow to Europe, warning of consequences without a European response.
- Oil prices fell Monday as markets anticipated increased Russian supply, while Middle East tensions kept Brent above $100 per barrel.
- The senators argued the deal violates US law barring Russian energy imports and that the administration failed to consult Congress as required by law.
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas welcomed Trump's energy-ceasefire announcement while questioning Russia's compliance and urging sanctions on Moscow.














