# Trump Defends Russian Diesel Deal

> Trump says easing Russian diesel sanctions benefits Americans despite criticism.
- Title: Trump Defends Russian Diesel Deal · TokenPost | Shortify
- Summary: Trump says easing Russian diesel sanctions benefits Americans despite criticism. Trump defended Russian diesel sales to lower prices while facing backlash…
- Keywords: trump, russian diesel, ukraine, zelenskyy, diesel prices, sanctions, treasury department, general license 135, vladimir putin, michael mccaul, senators, oil sanctions
- Source: TokenPost — https://tokenpost.com/news/regulation/30451
- Published: 2026-10-12T16:14:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, russian diesel, ukraine, zelenskyy, diesel prices, sanctions, treasury department, general license 135, vladimir putin, michael mccaul, senators, oil sanctions
## 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.
## Key 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.