Trump’s Russia diesel deal sparks bipartisan backlash: Why the move is under fire
Former President Donald Trump announced a deal with Russia to supply over 300,000 metric tonnes of diesel to the US, following a conversation with President Vladimir Putin. The arrangement has faced bipartisan backlash, with lawmakers warning it could weaken pressure on Moscow amid the Ukraine invasion. The deal comes ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, as US diesel prices surge.