WorldPublished: 12 October 2026 at 00:56
US senators: America must not give Putin a financial lifeline
US senators have said President Donald Trump's decision to buy Russian diesel violates the law. They argue the United States should not give Russian President Vladimir Putin financial support.
Members of the US Senate have stated that President Donald Trump's decision to purchase Russian diesel fuel runs counter to the law, according to the Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda.
The senators said the United States "should not give Putin a financial lifeline", referring to the money Russian President Vladimir Putin could receive from such fuel sales.
The source report gives no further detail: it does not name the senators, cite the specific legal provisions, or describe the size and terms of the planned purchase.
