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  "id": 13855747,
  "title": "US Republicans, Democrats want Trump to reverse course on Russia diesel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/us-republicans-democrats-want-trump-to-reverse-course-on-russia-diesel",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T02:43:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/republicans-democrats-oppose-donald-trump-russia-diesel-supply-deal-6450516"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seven US senators, four Republicans and three Democrats, have urged President Donald Trump to reverse his decision to supply diesel fuel to Russia. The senators argue that the agreement violates US law which bans imports of energy until Russia stops its aggression against Ukraine. The senators maintain that the administration did not consult Congress or provide any explanation for the decision, which is also required by law. They believe the administration should immediately halt the deal, maintaining that Trump should not provide Putin with financial support as Russia continues to kill Ukrainian civilians. The move comes amid growing bipartisan criticism of Trump's deal, reflecting a shift from his party's support before the November midterm elections. The senators' statement comes as a response to the administration's lifting of sanctions on Russian fuel, aimed at depriving Moscow of revenue for its war in Ukraine, despite record-high prices for the commodity.",
  "summary": "Donald Trump's administration failed to consult with Congress or submit any explanation of its decision, something required by law, seven senators said.",
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      {
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        "title": "Trump's diesel deal not expected to lower prices",
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        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia",
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        "published": "2026-10-12T03:26:31.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/trump-faces-growing-backlash-over-plans-to-import-diesel-from-russia",
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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."
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