Trump’s Russian diesel deal may be illegal, says prominent Republican senator

US President Donald Trump's diesel supply deal with Russia is facing criticism from a prominent Republican senator. Senator Thom Tillis has expressed concerns that the deal may be illegal and poses a risk to American lives. This criticism adds to the growing bipartisan opposition to the arrangement, which was announced by Trump on Friday. The deal involves Russia supplying diesel to global markets and temporarily lifting US sanctions on Russian fuel, which were designed to deprive Moscow of revenue for its war on Ukraine.

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The deal could increase Russian diesel exports to the US, potentially lifting the Russian energy sector. However, the legality of the deal is being questioned, which could lead to uncertainty and volatility in the market.

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