{
  "id": 13816195,
  "title": "US senators declare Trump's Russian diesel deal illegal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/us-senators-declare-trumps-russian-diesel-deal-illegal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T22:43:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/10/1553371/us-senators-declare-trumps-russian-diesel-deal-illegal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seven US senators from various political backgrounds have expressed concerns over President Donald Trump's agreement to permit Russian diesel exports, despite a ban imposed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This decision, announced by Trump on Friday, faced immediate criticism from Ukraine, the European Union, and some American lawmakers. The senators' statement, co-signed by Democratic senators Jeanne Shaheen, Richard Blumenthal, and Ron Wyden, as well as Republican senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, John Curtis, and Thom Tillis, emphasized that Congress had explicitly prohibited Russian energy imports in 2022, citing the intent to prevent financial support for Putin's aggression against Ukraine and its threats against NATO allies. The senators argued that Trump's decision to permit Russian diesel imports directly violates this law and criticized the Administration for failing to consult with Congress or provide justification for the decision as required by statute. They condemned the move, which they viewed as providing \"Putin with a financial lifeline while Russia continues to kill Ukrainian civilians,\" and urged the Trump administration to immediately revoke the decision. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the deal, stating that they would proceed with all legal authorities available, according to AFP.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON: Seven US senators from both parties issued a statement Sunday questioning the legality of President Donald Trump’s deal to allow Russian diesel exports despite a US ban in place since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.",
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    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "'To keep oil prices from rising' — Russian lawmaker questions Trump’s energy ceasefire claim",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/to-keep-oil-prices-from-rising-russian-lawmaker-questions-trumps",
        "published": "2026-10-11T18:35:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Russia strikes Ukrainian power plant after Trump claims energy ceasefire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/russia-strikes-ukrainian-power-plant-after-trump-claims-energy",
        "published": "2026-10-11T19:22:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Bipartisan group of senators calls on Trump to 'reverse course' on Russian diesel plan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/bipartisan-group-of-senators-calls-on-trump-to-reverse-course-on",
        "published": "2026-10-11T20:18:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "New polls if Trump secures 60-day ceasefire with Putin: Zelensky",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/new-polls-if-trump-secures-60-day-ceasefire-with-putin-zelensky",
        "published": "2026-10-11T21:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}