22 US LAWMAKERS URGE TRUMP TO ENFORCE RUSSIA SANCTIONS BY OCT . 18

What happened: A bipartisan group of 22 US lawmakers urged President Donald Trump on Oct. 15 to fully enforce sweeping sanctions against Russia ahead of an Oct. 18 deadline, warning that Russian energy revenues are financing the war against Ukraine. Key numbers: 22 lawmakers; Oct. 15 letter; Oct. 18 deadline; General License 135 issued Oct. 9; 12 senators sent a separate appeal; reviews every 180 days. Why it matters: Lawmakers challenged the Treasury's Oct. 9 diesel authorization and asked Trump to reverse it, seeking answers on which sanctions and tariffs will be implemented by Oct. 18.

A bipartisan group of 22 US lawmakers urged President Donald Trump on Oct. 15 to fully enforce sweeping sanctions against Russia ahead of an Oct. 18 deadline, warning that Russian energy revenues are financing the war against Ukraine.

Lawmakers challenged the Treasury's Oct. 9 diesel authorization and asked Trump to reverse it, seeking answers on which sanctions and tariffs will be implemented by Oct. 18.