US weighs relief for sanctioned shadow fleet tankers, days after freeing Russian diesel
Officials say only unsanctioned oil would sail, but Reuters says Trump’s diesel push could pressure them to let Russian fuel aboard.
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Bipartisan US senators say Trump’s Russian diesel deal conflicts with 2022 ban, as he presses Kyiv to spare Russian refineries
The administration says the deal will lower fuel prices, but lawmakers warn it could help finance Russia's war against Ukraine.
US Sen. Graham’s Russia sanctions bill sat stalled for over a year—now the Senate has the votes to pass it
Lindsey Graham told colleagues he had the White House on board just hours before his sudden death.
Washington lets the Russian oil loophole expire, ending months of seaborne sanctions relief
Senators from both parties had pressed the administration to drop the carve-out that critics said funneled billions into Moscow's war chest.