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POLITICS2d agoTrump turns to Russian diesel ahead of midterms, but analysts see little price reliefPresident Donald Trump's latest effort to ease a diesel supply crunch ahead of November's midterm elections is unlikely to make a dent on prices.CNBC
POLITICS2d ago‘Trump is really mad’: White House source says president expects Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil refineriesUS President Donald Trump expects Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to observe the energy ceasefire and stop strikes on Russian oil refineries, Axios reported.Meduza [en]
POLITICS2d agoTrump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from RussiaBoth Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticised the deal, which was announced weeks before the US midterm elections.BBC World
POLITICS2d agoRepublicans, Democrats want Trump to reverse course on Russia dieselRepublican and Democratic senators called on President Donald Trump on Sunday to "reverse course" on his diesel supply deal with Russia, saying it runs counter to U.S. law…Japan Today
POLITICS2d agoTrump faces Republican opposition to his diesel deal with Russia’s PutinLawmakers from both parties say the agreement would finance Putin’s war machine in Ukraine and violate US lawFinancial Times
POLITICS2d agoTillis says Trump’s Russia deal ‘is tarnishing Lindsey Graham’s efforts’ at sanctionsSen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) slammed President Trump’s deal with Russia for diesel Sunday amid the energy struggles the U.S. is experiencing. “The president needs to move forward with the sanctions bill that we sent him. This agreement with pursing Russian oil is essentially, I think, tarnishing [Sen.] Lindsey Graham’s [(R-S.C.)] efforts to try and get…The Hill
POLITICS2d agoRepublican senator says Trump diesel agreement with Russia may be illegalUS President Trump's bid to bring down diesel prices by easing sanctions on Russia prompts rare Republican criticism.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS2d agoMassie backs Trump’s diesel deal with Russia in rare moveRep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Sunday backed President Trump’s deal with Russia for diesel, in spite of past conflict between the two politicians. “In 2022 I voted against Russia sanctions, pointing out that U.S. citizens would suffer from higher prices. Glad to see Trump came around to that reality this week. We should lift sanctions…The Hill
POLITICS2d agoTrump’s Zelensky attack, Russia diesel deal draw criticism in U.S. and abroadSeveral Republicans objected to Trump's stance. “I do believe there’s a legitimate case for saying the president’s not following the law, said Sen. Thom Tillis.Washington Post World
POLITICS2d agoSenators ask Trump government to annul agreement with Russia on dieselSeis senadores instan a Trump a revertir un acuerdo con Rusia para comprar diésel, alegando que viola leyes y financia la guerra en Ucrania.Trump anunció un pacto con Putin para adquirir millones de toneladas de diésel ruso, generando críticas por falta de consulta al Congreso.Clarín
POLITICS2d agoTrump’s Russian diesel deal may be illegal, says prominent Republican senatorRepublican US Senator Thom ⁠Tillis on Sunday said US President Donald ⁠Trump’s diesel supply deal with Russia may be ⁠illegal and will put American lives at risk, adding to bipartisan criticism of the arrangement announced by the president on Friday. Trump said Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets and his administration temporarily lifted US sanctions on Russian fuel that were designed to deprive Moscow of revenue for its war on ‌Ukraine. “I do believe there’s a legitimate case...South China Morning Post
CONFLICT2d agoRussia’s Kaliningrad threat is aimed at the ally Washington left outside the roomAs approximately 1,000 U.S. soldiers prepare to return to Lithuania by late October, the Kremlin continues to probe NATO commitments through threats regarding the Kaliningrad exclave.The Hill
POLITICS2d ago"Putin is a butcher": Republicans in US Congress criticise Trump's deal on Russian dieselRepublican lawmakers condemned President Trump's deal with Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel fuel, warning it will fund the Kremlin's war machine.pravda_uk · ukraine
POLITICS3d agoHouse Republicans Move To Block Trump's Russia Diesel DealRepublican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick plans to force a House vote on legislation blocking Russian oil purchases, challenging President Donald Trump's decision to ease restrictions on Russian diesel exports as lawmakers warn the move could help finance Moscow's war against Ukraine.RFE/RL
CONFLICT3d agoUkraine says it won't stop attacking Russian oil resources amid diesel fuel deal with U.S.CBS News
POLITICS3d agoGOP lawmakers reject U.S.-Russia diesel deal, Trump’s Zelensky commentsSeveral Republicans voiced objections to the Trump administration Russian diesel deal and President Trump’s suggestion that Ukraine needed a new leader. When asked about the deal, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) said on Friday he supported the president’s decision but he doesn’t “support his decision to import it from Putin. Vladimir Putin is a butcher. He’s a…The Hill
POLITICS3d agoSome Republicans Reject Trump’s Move to Import Diesel Fuel From RussiaHigh diesel costs have posed a problem for Republicans in the midterms, but President Trump’s decision did not satisfy some candidates in key Senate races.NYT US
POLITICS3d agoBipartisan bill barring U.S. purchase of Russian oil on the horizon: FitzpatrickRep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) announced on Saturday he would be introducing a bipartisan bill aimed at stopping President Trump from lifting sanctions on Russian oil amid global fuel shortages. “We will be introducing bipartisan legislation to block any and all purchases of Russian oil. It will be called the ‘Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act,’”…The Hill
POLITICS3d agoTrump says Ukraine should ‘get a new president’ after U.S.-Russia diesel dealUkraine’s Zelensky "wants to make problems for the world," Trump said Saturday, a day after praising Russia’s Putin.Washington Post World
BUSINESS3d agoFour questions about the diesel deal between the United States and RussiaGisteren maakte de Amerikaanse president Trump bekend dat Rusland per direct 300.000 ton diesel gaat leveren aan de VS. Veel is nog vaag over de afspraak. Zo is onduidelijk wanneer de diesel precies naar de VS gaat en wat het betekent voor de prijs die Amerikanen betalen aan de pomp. Op een later moment zou Rusland nog eens grotere hoeveelheden leveren, die oplopen van 500.000 tot 3 miljoen ton. Na het nieuws daalde de future price voor diesel licht. Wat het voor de prijs op de langere termijn betekent, is nog volstrekt onduidelijk. In vier vragen leggen we uit waarom de Amerikanen juist nu deNOS Buitenland
POLITICS4d agoTrump Petitions Supreme Court to Reinstate Lawsuit Against Clinton, DNC, Over Russia ClaimsPresident Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Oct. 9 to revive his dismissed civil lawsuit against Hillary Clinton, the Democratic National Committee (DNC), and others. The president alleges they conspired to create and spread a false story that his 2016 campaign colluded with Russia. Lower courts rejected the case and ordered Trump and one […] The post Trump Petitions Supreme Court to Reinstate Lawsuit Against Clinton, DNC, Over Russia Claims appeared first on CBNC.cbnc · india
POLITICS4d agoTrump hails Russia deal to release diesel as midterms loomUS President Donald Trump said Friday that he had secured Russia's agreement for a major release of diesel, as he eased war sanctions on Moscow in a push to lower energy costs ahead of midterm elections.France 24 [en]
POLITICS4d agoTrump: Russia will send diesel fuel to the U.S. to bring down pricesPresident Trump said he spoke to Vladimir Putin and Russia will send hundreds of thousands of barrels of diesel fuel to the U.S. aimed at bringing down prices at the pump. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.NBC News
POLITICS4d agoAnalysis: Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel pricesThe US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.BBC World