Donald Trump has defended his temporary easing of restrictions on Russian diesel exports, saying he made the right choice for Americans. The move has drawn criticism from both parties and from Ukraine's president.
01Summary
- 01Trump defended last week's decision in a Truth Social post and said he had made the right choice for the American people.
- 02He accused the media of ignoring European Union energy purchases from Russia, saying the EU paid Russia $250 billion for energy.
- 03Lawmakers from both parties criticised the plan to let Russia supply some diesel to the US and global markets for six months.
- 04Seven senators, including four Republicans, warned the US should not give Vladimir Putin a financial lifeline while the war against Ukraine continues.
- 05Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that easing sanctions on Moscow 'plays into Russia's hands'.
02Why it matters
The decision could affect diesel prices and the wider debate over US sanctions on Russia. It also shows growing political pressure on Trump from Republicans and Democrats alike.
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