"US should not provide Putin with a financial lifeline": US senators oppose Russian diesel imports
According to the American lawmakers, Donald Trump's decision to allow Russian diesel fuel imports directly violates the law Congress enacted in 2022.
Separately, the senators highlighted that the administration failed to consult with Congress or provide explanations justifying the decision, despite statutory requirements.
Additionally, as previously reported, Republican representatives in both houses of the US Congress criticized President Donald Trump's agreement with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin regarding Russian diesel fuel supplies. Lawmakers expressed concern over the potential weakening of sanctions against Russia and the impact this could have on funding Russia's war against Ukraine.
Background
On October 9, US President Donald Trump stated that he spoke by telephone with Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin and agreed on Russian diesel fuel supplies to American and global markets.
In turn, Volodymyr Zelenskyi stated that easing sanctions against Russia without long-term de-escalation agreements will only help Moscow continue the war. Ukraine's president responded this way to Donald Trump's decision to allow the sale of Russian oil products. The American leader called the agreement with the Kremlin beneficial for the US and expressed a desire to thank Vladimir Putin for it.
Zelenskyi noted that Defense Forces strikes on refineries and other oil facilities in Russia represent a response to the Kremlin's years-long campaign of strikes against Ukrainian energy infrastructure. However, according to the president, Ukraine will not burn Russian oil refining facilities if Russians cease these attacks.
Negotiations between the Ukrainian delegation and American representatives in Miami over the end of the war against Russia concluded earlier than scheduled, with the second day's meetings canceled. Volodymyr Zelenskyi stated that the US used the Miami meeting with Ukrainian negotiators to cover up fuel agreements with Russia.
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