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  "id": 13861585,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T03:26:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/trump-faces-growing-backlash-over-plans-to-import-diesel-from-russia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump is receiving criticism for plans to import diesel from Russia amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine. On Friday, Trump announced that Russia had agreed to release 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately into the global marketplace, followed by additional shipments in November and March. Lawmakers from both parties have raised concerns, claiming the deal violates US sanctions on Russian oil and gas. The US has suspended sanctions on Russian diesel exports until April 7 as part of the agreement, but other assets remain frozen. Some senators argue the deal is a \"gift to Putin\" and urges Trump to \"reverse course.\" While some Republicans support the deal, others argue it is a mistake, especially given the impact on American consumers and the war's effect on agriculture.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump is facing a growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia as the Iran war continues to impact global energy prices. Trump on Friday announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to release 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately “to the American and global marketplace” followed by several other shipments. [...] The post Trump faces growing backlash…",
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