Bipartisan senators call Russia diesel deal a "betrayal" of Ukraine

What happened: A bipartisan group of senators urged President Trump to withdraw from a diesel deal with Vladimir Putin and rescind a Treasury waiver of sanctions on Russia's energy sector, calling it a betrayal of Ukraine. Key numbers: 300,000 tons of diesel to be released by Moscow, with millions more in coming months. Why it matters: Senators said the deal damages American security interests, offers limited to no relief on fuel prices, and would finance Russia's war effort and security cooperation with China, Iran, and North Korea. Coverage: 7 outlets in 24h

Bipartisan senators condemn Russia diesel deal as betrayal of Ukraine.

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