Senate Republicans demand action

Four Republican and three Democratic senators urge Trump to immediately reverse his Putin diesel deal.

“the united states should not provide putin with a financial lifeline while russia continues to kill ukrainian civilians”

Deal violates 2022 law

The deal contravenes the law banning russian energy imports to prevent american dollars financing putin's war against ukraine.

“congress explicitly banned russian energy imports in 2022 to prevent american dollars from financing putin's brutal war against ukraine”

Administration bypassed process

The administration appears to have bypassed congressional consultation and review process required by the law.

“the administration appears to have bypassed both”

Trump's response

Trump announced the deal and suspended sanctions until april 2027 after senators urged immediate reversal.