A bipartisan group of 12 senators has urged Donald Trump to reverse a decision easing sanctions on Russia’s diesel exports, arguing it would help Moscow keep funding its war in Ukraine.
01Summary
- 01Twelve senators from both parties called on President Donald Trump to drop the decision to ease sanctions on Russia’s exports of diesel fuel.
- 02The senators said the move would help Moscow continue its war in Ukraine.
- 03The appeal was described as a bipartisan effort.
- 04The story says the deal concerns Russia’s diesel exports and sanctions policy.
02Why it matters
The dispute affects US sanctions policy towards Russia and, by extension, pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine. It also shows continuing political resistance in Congress to any easing of restrictions seen as helping Russia.
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