Trump defends Russia diesel deal after bipartisan pushback: 'I made the right choice'
The move drew bipartisan criticism after senators said it violates a 2022 law and could help fund Russia’s war in Ukraine.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump defended his decision to import Russian diesel as the "right choice" for the American people, dismissing backlash regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- Announced on Friday, the agreement promises immediate arrival of 300,000 tons of diesel, with millions more to follow, addressing domestic fuel concerns ahead of the midterm elections.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sharply criticized the deal during a Sunday interview, calling it an "obvious weakness" that allows Russia to increase revenues for its war machine.
- Bipartisan senators opposed the move on Sunday, arguing it violates a 2022 law banning Russian energy imports and undermines efforts to sanction Russia's military-industrial complex.
- European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced nearly 1,600 new sanctions listings targeting Russia, asserting sustained economic pressure remains necessary to end the four-year-long conflict.
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Trump stands by Russia diesel plan despite backlash: ‘I made the right choice’
President Donald Trump doubled down Monday on his decision to allow Russian diesel imports amid growing backlash, calling it the "right choice" and arguing that Europe has previously purchased energy products from Russia as well. Trump said in a Monday morning social media post that [...]
Trump faces ‘bipartisan pushback’ on diesel deal with Russia as he tries to lower prices
President Trump is “doubling down” on his diesel deal with President Putin in an attempt to lower fuel prices. NBC News senior white house correspondent Gabe Gutierrez, NBC senior national political reporter Sahil Kapur and former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Bill Taylor join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the deal.
Trump Stands by Russia Diesel Plan Despite Backlash
“President Donald Trump doubled down Monday on his decision to allow Russian diesel imports amid growing backlash, calling it the ‘right choice’ and arguing that Europe has previously purchased energy products from Russia as well,” ABC News reports.
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