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October 13, 2026
Senators Intensify Call for Trump to Rescind Russian Diesel Deal Following New Details
- A bipartisan group of twelve senators, including six Republicans, has urged President Trump to cancel a diesel deal with Russia, which allows for the export of up to 4.8 million metric tons of diesel fuel.
- The senators describe the deal as a betrayal of Ukraine and argue it contradicts recent bipartisan sanctions aimed at Russia, emphasizing it will not lower fuel prices significantly for Americans.
- The senators assert that the deal will finance Russia's military efforts, enabling continued aggression against Ukraine.
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- GOP senators condemn Trump's Russia diesel deal as 'betrayal of our allies'Oct 13, 2026 at 4:56 PM · The Hill
- 'A gift to our adversary': Bipartisan group of senators slam Trump's Russian diesel dealOct 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM · Politico
- Russian diesel deal "a betrayal," bipartisan coalition saysOct 13, 2026 at 5:29 PM · Axios
- More Republicans come out against Trump's diesel deal with PutinOct 13, 2026 at 6:19 PM · CNBC
- Bipartisan group of senators call on Trump to rescind Russian diesel dealOct 13, 2026 at 7:52 PM · NPR
- Meet the Press NOW — October 13Oct 13, 2026 at 9:08 PM · NBC
- Senators Urge Trump to Reverse Diesel Deal With PutinOct 14, 2026 at 12:12 AM · NYT