Bipartisan Senators Urge Trump to Rescind Russian Diesel Deal, Calling it a 'Betrayal' of Ukraine

Updated on: October 13, 2026 / 12:40 PM EDT / CBS News

Bipartisan Senators Urge Trump to Rescind Russian Diesel Deal, Calling it a 'Betrayal' of Ukraine

TL;DR

  • Bipartisan senators are urging President Trump to withdraw from a diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
  • They also called for rescinding the move to waive sanctions on Russia's energy sector.
  • The senators stated the deal damages American security interests and is a betrayal of Ukraine.
  • They argue the deal will offer limited relief to Americans and would enable Russia to fund its war and cooperate with China, Iran, and North Korea.
  • The senators highlighted that Congress recently approved sanctions against Russia, which they believe require economic pressure on the nation.
  • They urged the president to uphold America's legacy as a leader of the free world.