US senators say Trump's diesel deal with Russia is illegal
- Posted on October 12, 2026
- By Business News Today
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A bipartisan coalition of seven senators has challenged the constitutional validity of President Trump's proposed diesel importation agreement with Russia, asserting it directly contravenes the 2022 congressional embargo on Russian energy resources. The lawmakers raise critical concerns regarding potential violations of existing legislation enacted following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, alongside questions about the administration's failure to consult legislative bodies. Senators warn that such arrangements could financially strengthen Moscow while Ukrainian civilians continue suffering devastating humanitarian consequences.
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