A bipartisan group of senators is demanding that President Trump abandon a plan to allow Russian diesel imports, questioning its legality under Congress's 2022 ban on Russian energy. Four Republicans and two Democrats said the administration failed to consult Congress or submit a required justification.
Four Republican senators and two Democratic senators signed onto the statement released Sunday in protesting the deal. They said the administration failed to consult with Congress or submit any explanation to justify its decision as required by statute.
The Trump administration has announced a deal to import Russian diesel, drawing condemnation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a bipartisan Senate demand to reverse course; President Trump has also suggested Ukraine needs a new president willing to end the war.
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A bipartisan group of U.S. senators demanded the Trump administration reverse the Russian diesel deal, questioning its legality and saying Congress was not consulted.
The senators are questioning the legality of the decision, citing Congress’ 2022 ban on Russian energy imports.
Four Republican senators and two Democratic senators signed onto the statement released Sunday in protesting the deal. They said the administration failed to consult with Congress or submit any explanation to justify its decision as required by statute.
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