Bipartisan group of senators calls on Trump to 'reverse course' on Russian diesel plan

President Trump's deal to permit Russian diesel into the U.S. and global marketplace, which involves Russia immediately releasing 300,000 tons of diesel to address rising energy costs, faced growing backlash on Sunday, according to The Hill. A bipartisan group consisting of four Republican senators and two Democratic senators signed a statement protesting the deal. PBS NewsHour reports that these senators stated the administration failed to consult with Congress or provide a required statutory explanation for the decision.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed surprise at the announcement and stated he is seeking more details, according to the National Post. Ukrinform - Politics reports that Zelensky discussed energy security and cooperation with the European Union's Ursula von der Leyen following an announcement by the U.S. President regarding an energy ceasefire. This occurred as Russia conducted strikes on a power plant in Kyiv and energy facilities in the Kharkiv region.

The Economic Times reports that India is reviewing the announcement and its implications for energy purchases from Moscow. While Washington has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on India under the Russia and Iran Sanctions Act for purchasing Russian oil, senior sources told ET that the decision to purchase Russian diesel may not explicitly violate the act and the administration may devise a concession or exemption for itself.

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