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Ukrainian Americans in Chicago protested Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia, urging citizens to vote according to their conscience in the upcoming election. The Illinois division of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America organized the rally to emphasize the human cost of the Ukraine war. Protesters carried signs that claimed the U.S. taxpayer money indirectly funds Ukrainian civilian deaths since Trump signed the agreement to purchase Russian diesel fuel.

Since the deal went into effect on October 10, Russian attacks have resulted in 80 civilian deaths and 475 injuries in Ukraine, while U.S. diesel prices have remained unchanged.

The demonstrators staged a die-in to symbolize that the real cost of Russian diesel is paid in Ukrainian lives. They urged Americans to consider the impact when voting in the congressional elections and encouraged them to vote their conscience. The protesters emphasized that every purchase of Russian diesel contributes to Russian aggression and terror.

They called for the White House to hold Russia accountable, enforce total oil and fuel sanctions, and stand firmly with Ukraine. The Ukrainian Congress Committee urged the public to contact the White House at 202-456-1111, demanding leaders hold Russia accountable, implement strict oil and fuel sanctions, and unequivocally support Ukraine.