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Trump Announces Russia Diesel Supply Despite Sanctions Concerns

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 12:05 PM UTC · How we work

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Senators cite ban violation

President Donald Trump announced on October 9, 2026 that Russia would supply diesel to United States and other markets.
Senators—Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Thom Tillis, John Curtis, Jeanne Shaheen and Richard Blumenthal—urged reversal, saying the deal may violate 2022 ban on Russian imports.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said administration will use authority, noting sanctions lifted through April 7, 2027.
President Trump said Russia would ship 300,000 tons immediately, 500,000 in November, and volumes later.

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War funding warnings

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on October 9, 2026 that Russia will supply diesel fuel to the United States and global markets.
Republican senators warned the deal could bankroll Russia’s war effort and endanger American service members, raising serious accountability concerns.
Senator Thom Tillis said the agreement may break the law and risk U.S. troops’ lives.
Senators Susan Collins, Jeanne Shaheen and others wrote urging reversal of the diesel sanctions relief.

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Senators cite ban violation

President Donald Trump announced on October 9, 2026 that Russia would supply diesel to United States and other markets.
Senators—Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Thom Tillis, John Curtis, Jeanne Shaheen and Richard Blumenthal—urged reversal, saying the deal may violate 2022 ban on Russian imports.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said administration will use authority, noting sanctions lifted through April 7, 2027.
President Trump said Russia would ship 300,000 tons immediately, 500,000 in November, and volumes later.

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