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Six senators demand Trump ‘immediately reverse course’ on Russian diesel deal

Tillis joined a bipartisan demand for Trump to reverse the Russian diesel deal and said it could put American lives at risk.

Six senators demand Trump ‘immediately reverse course’ on Russian diesel deal
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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Six senators from both parties urged President Donald Trump to reverse his deal allowing Russian diesel imports, arguing it gives Moscow financial support while Russia continues its war against Ukraine. Sen. Thom Tillis separately said the deal could put American lives at risk.

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Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator who signed the statement and publicly criticized the diesel deal

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose Russian diesel deal the senators opposed

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Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator who signed the statement demanding that Trump reverse the deal

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Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator who signed the statement demanding that Trump reverse the deal

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Former South Carolina senator whose name is associated with a sanctions bill

Jeanne Shaheen
D · NH · SEN

Senator who signed the statement

John R. Curtis
R · UT · SEN

Senator who signed the statement

Richard Blumenthal
D · CT · SEN

Senator who signed the statement

ALSO MENTIONED  Vladimir Putin, Russian president involved in the diesel deal; Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian president who criticized the agreement

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Six Senators Call for Reversal of Russian Diesel Purchase Plan

Six bipartisan senators urged the Trump administration to reverse its plan to buy Russian diesel, and Tillis joined the call. Center outlets focus on the senators’ objections, including legal concerns and the potential financial benefit to Russia; some also report a defense of the plan tied to energy costs.

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