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 is proceeding with an agreement to import Russian diesel fuel and has waived sanctions on Russia's energy sector to enable it, despite condemnation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a bipartisan Senate letter demanding withdrawal, and recoil from European allies; President Trump has also said Ukraine needs a new president willing to end the war.
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The Trump administration waived sanctions on Russia's energy sector to enable the diesel imports, and a bipartisan group of 24 senators formally demanded the deal be withdrawn.
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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