U.S. Senators said that Trump’s permission to import Russian diesel is contrary to the law

Seven U.S. senators from the Republican and Democratic parties said that the decision of the administration of Donald trump to allow the import of Russian diesel fuel is contrary to American law.

Original: Сенатори США заявили, що дозвіл Трампа на імпорт російського дизелю суперечить закону

21 independent outlets · 39 articles translated from Ukrainian updated 13 October, 20:10

What happened

According to senators from both parties, the Trump administration made the decision without consulting Congress and did not provide the justification provided by law.

What outlets write

Espreso 12 October, 09:41
«The Senate called on Trump to change course on the agreement with Russia on the supply of diesel fuel and said that it contradicts US law, which prohibits the import of energy carriers until Russia stops aggression against Ukraine»
Ukrinform 12 October, 09:48
«The United States should not give Russian leader Vladimir Putin a “financial lifeline.”»