Trump defends Russia diesel deal as US lawmakers criticize sanctions waiver

Summary

President Donald Trump defended the Russia diesel deal, saying Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets, while his administration temporarily lifted U.S. sanctions on Russian fuel, The Hindu reports. Hindustan Times reports that U.S. politicians criticized the waiver after a deal with Vladimir Putin under which Russia would supply diesel in exchange for sanctions relief. This follows reports that a dozen U.S. senators, including six Republicans, urged Trump to reverse the deal.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   17 Oct 2026, 04:43 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that U.S. politicians criticized Trump for waiving Russia sanctions after a deal with Putin under which Russia would supply diesel in exchange for sanctions relief.

2. The Hindu

   17 Oct 2026, 13:57 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that Trump defended the diesel deal, saying Russia had agreed to supply global markets, as his administration temporarily lifted U.S. sanctions on Russian fuel.