12 U.S. senators, including 6 Republicans, tell Trump to drop diesel deal with Russia

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Twelve U.S. senators, including six Republicans, wrote to President Trump urging him to cancel a diesel deal with Russia, arguing that it aids Moscow’s war efforts against Ukraine and does not benefit Americans. The letter highlights growing bipartisan opposition to the agreement, which critics claim undermines American security and violates laws meant to restrict energy imports from Russia until it ceases its aggression towards Ukraine. Signed by influential senators like Mitch McConnell and Susan Collins, the letter underscores a significant shift in Republican support for Trump’s foreign policy decisions ahead of upcoming midterm elections.
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President Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 9th, allowing Russia to supply the U.S. and global markets with diesel fuel despite ongoing sanctions. The deal involves initially importing 300,000 tonnes of diesel, followed by additional shipments in November and beyond. Critics like former NATO commander General Philip Breedlove warn that this could fund Putin's war efforts against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the agreement as an "investment in a war," stating it would provide Russia with more funds to attack Ukraine, worsening the conflict. Trump justified the deal by highlighting his priority of lowering energy prices for Americans. Meanwhile, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson called the deal "sickening" and urged the Royal Navy to intercept Russian fuel shipments, while European leaders criticized the move as hypocritical and undermining efforts against Russia's aggression.

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12 U.S. senators, including 6 Republicans, tell Trump to drop diesel deal with Russia. (2026, October 13). CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-senators-trump-russia-diesel-deal-9.7379187?cmp=rss

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"Granting Moscow the ability to sell Russian diesel freely in global markets damages American security interests and is a betrayal of the people of Ukraine, who continue to defend themselves from [Russian President Vladimi] Putin's murderous, illegal war," the lawmakers said in a letter seen by Reuters. "This deal is a gift to our adversary and a betrayal of our Allies; it should be rescinded," they said.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-13
🔮 A dozen U.S. senators, including six of U.S. President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans, called on the president on Tuesday to rescind his diesel oil deal with Russia, saying it provides Moscow with more fuel to finance its war on Ukraine and will not benefit Americans.
2026-10-13 · CBC News
12 U.S. senators, including 6 Republicans, tell Trump to drop diesel deal with Russia · assertive framing

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12 U.S. senators, including 6 Republicans, tell Trump to drop diesel deal with Russia asserted
senators → include → Russia
Letter signed by senators says deal with Russia amounts to 'gift to our adversary' asserted
deal → sign → adversary
A dozen U.S. senators, including six of U.S. President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans, called on the president on Tuesday to rescind his diesel oil deal with Russia, saying it provides Moscow with more fuel to finance its war on Ukraine and will not benefit Americans. asserted
it → include → Americans
The letter added to a torrent of criticism of the diesel pact from Republicans as well as Democrats. asserted
letter → add → Republicans
It marks a shift from what had been Republicans' near-unanimous support for Trump's foreign policy decisions, weeks before Nov. 3 midterm elections that will determine whether the party retains control of Congress. asserted
party → mark → Congress
"Granting Moscow the ability to sell Russian diesel freely in global markets damages American security interests and is a betrayal of the people of Ukraine, who continue to defend themselves from [Russian President Vladimi] Putin's murderous, illegal war," the lawmakers said in a letter seen by Reuters. "This deal is a gift to our adversary and a betrayal of our Allies; it should be rescinded," they said. asserted
they → grant → Allies
The letter, dated Tuesday, was signed by Republicans Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Susan Collins of Maine, Alan Armstrong of Oklahoma, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and John Cornyn of Texas, as well as six Democrats. asserted
letter → date → Texas
Collins, Murkowski and Tillis had joined Democrats in a joint statement on Sunday calling on Trump to "reverse course" on the deal, saying it runs counter to U.S. law barring imports of energy until Russia ends its aggression against Ukraine. asserted
Russia → join → Ukraine
The Republican president was asked earlier on Tuesday about the diesel deal, but sidestepped a question about whether Russia could use proceeds to purchase more bombs. uncertain
Russia → ask → bombs
Democratic Senators Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, Richard Durbin of Illinois, Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, Jack Reed of Rhode Island and Chris Coons of Connecticut also signed Tuesday's letter. asserted
Senators → sign → letter
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. asserted
Russia → launch → February
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