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Trump Defends Russian Diesel Deal
Trump says easing Russian diesel sanctions benefits Americans despite criticism.
In brief
Trump says easing Russian diesel sanctions benefits Americans despite criticism. Trump defended Russian diesel sales to lower prices while facing backlash from lawmakers and Ukraine's president over potential support for Moscow's war efforts. Originally reported by TokenPost.
Trump defends diesel deal
Trump wrote Monday that he had made the right choice for the American People, ALWAYS, AMERICA FIRST!
“the right choice for the American People, ALWAYS, AMERICA FIRST!”
Diesel supply plan details
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control issued General License 135 on Oct. 9, permitting Russian diesel sales through April 7, 2027.
Criticism from lawmakers and Ukraine
Seven senators, including four Republicans, criticized the move as a financial lifeline for Putin while Russia kills Ukrainian civilians.
The takeaway
Trump defended Russian diesel sales to lower prices while facing backlash from lawmakers and Ukraine's president over potential support for Moscow's war efforts.
