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“In 2022, Congress explicitly banned imports of Russian energy to prevent the use of U.S. dollars to finance Putin's brutal war against Ukraine. The position of the Congress was unequivocal: the United States should not import oil from Russia until it stops its aggression against Ukraine and threats against our NATO allies, "the senators recalled.
As Ukrinform reported, US President Donald Trump said on October 9 that Russia, with the consent of the United States, would immediately supply 300 thousand tons of diesel fuel to the global market. According to him, another 500 thousand tons will be delivered in November and 1 million tons after that. Subsequently, the Russian Federation promised to bring another 3 million tons of diesel fuel to the market.
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“Nor has the administration consulted Congress or provided any explanation to justify its decision, as required by law. The United States should not provide Putin with financial support that serves as a lifeline while Russia continues to kill Ukrainian civilians. The administration must change course immediately, ”the statement said.