US House bill seeks to block Trump's Russian diesel deal

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A bill titled "On Prohibiting Corrupt Deals Involving Russian Oil" was introduced in the US House of Representatives to block President Donald Trump's deal to purchase and import Russian diesel fuel. The legislation, co-sponsored by 16 Democrats and one Republican, would annul Treasury Department general licenses permitting the transaction and ban future licenses. It also mandates sanctions on Russia's energy sector. Representative Gregory Meeks introduced the bill, arguing Trump is prioritizing personal gain over supporting Ukraine.


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