'Total betrayal of Ukraine': Lawmakers react to Trump's diesel deal with Russia
The Treasury's six-month sanctions relief aims to lower diesel prices for American farmers and truckers, though lawmakers and Ukrainian officials say the move undermines Ukraine support.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import diesel, describing the talks as "a highly successful discussion."
- Facing significant pressure ahead of the November midterms, Trump sought to lower record-high diesel costs of $6.51 per gallon for American farmers and truckers.
- Under the deal, Russia will supply over 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, with 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons thereafter, while the U.S. Treasury Department eases sanctions for six months.
- Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren called the deal "a total betrayal of Ukraine," accusing the President of resorting to desperate measures.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced the move as "an obvious weakness," arguing that easing sanctions allows Russia to prolong its war and inflict "greater losses and damage on the world.
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'Total betrayal of Ukraine': Lawmakers react to Trump's diesel deal with Russia
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are voicing concerns after President Donald Trump struck a diesel deal with Russia, his latest push to lower prices ahead of the midterm elections.
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