Trump's Diesel Deal with Russia Faces Bipartisan Criticism, Concerns in Europe
Sourced from 6 publications
- •Trump's diesel deal with Russia has drawn bipartisan criticism for allegedly fueling Russia's war against Ukraine.
- •Twelve U.S. senators, six from each party, have formally urged President Trump to withdraw from the agreement.
- •European countries express frustration over the deal, which they see as undermining their efforts against Russia.
- •Critics argue the deal aligns with Trump's past favorable inclinations towards Russia, increasing U.S. pressure on Ukraine.
- •Trump claims both Putin and Zelenskyy want to end the conflict, though this is met with skepticism abroad.
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Trump says Putin and Zelenskyy both want to end Russia’s war on Ukraine
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Ukraine and the US: What's next after Trump's diesel deal with Russia?
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Bipartisan group of senators call on Trump to rescind Russian diesel deal
NPR News
Trump Hands Victories to Putin, Who Offers More War in Return
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Russian diesel deal "a betrayal," bipartisan coalition says
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