Senators Urge Trump to Reverse Russian Diesel Deal

Bipartisan US senators are calling on President Trump to reverse his decision to lift sanctions for a Russian diesel supply deal. Lawmakers argue the pact violates federal bans on Russian energy imports and funds the war in Ukraine.

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U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) attends the committee vote on U.S. President Donald Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to be U.S. attorney general, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 4, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

Seven bipartisan United States senators called on President Donald Trump on Sunday to reverse a diesel supply deal with Russia, citing federal laws banning energy imports. The pushback highlights growing friction within the Republican party ahead of midterm congressional elections. Rising fuel costs remain a central issue for voters as administration officials defend the pact.

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