Bipartisan group of senators call on Trump to rescind Russian diesel deal

President Trump stops to speak to members of the media as he departs the White House on Oct. 13, 2026. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

A bipartisan group of senators is calling on President Trump to rescind his recent diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling it a "betrayal of the people of Ukraine."

Last week, Trump announced via social media he had struck a deal with Putin, whereby Russia will supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel to the American and global market, followed by an additional 500,000 tons in November and one million tons "immediately thereafter."

"Additionally, based on the condition of their Diesel Refineries, Russia will then deliver, within a short period of time, 3,000,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel," Trump wrote.

His announcement stunned lawmakers, who passed legislation this summer directing the president to impose significant tariffs on the top importers of Russian oil.

Those sanctions are aimed at targeting Russian officials, companies and financial institutions helping fuel Russia's war in Ukraine. The legislation was named in memory of the late GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham , who helped negotiate Trump's support for the package.

"This deal is a gift to our adversary and a betrayal of our allies; it should be rescinded," wrote six Republican and six Democratic senators in a letter Tuesday to the president.

"The deal you struck with President Vladimir Putin on October 9 th will not achieve just ends, nor will it benefit Americans," it read.