Donald Trump defends Russia diesel deal as lawmakers from both parties complain
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Donald Trump defended a temporary U.S. suspension of sanctions on Russian fuel, saying Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets. Lawmakers from both parties criticized the move, which eases restrictions intended to limit Moscow’s revenue during its war against Ukraine.
Donald Trump said that Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets, and his administration temporarily lifted U.S. sanctions on Russian fuel designed to deprive Moscow of revenue for its war on Ukraine