# US President Donald Trump is defending a deal allowing Russian diesel onto global markets, saying it could help lower fuel prices. His administration has temporarily eased sanctions to allow the supplies, drawing criticism from Republican and Democratic lawmakers. Seven senators have urged Trump to reverse the decision, warning that it could break US law and help fund Russia’s war against Ukraine. Trump blames Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries for rising fuel prices, while president Volodymyr Zelensky points to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump defends Russian diesel deal