President Trump on Monday defended his decision to temporarily ease restrictions on Russian diesel fuel exports, calling it the right move for the United States. The announcement drew criticism from both Republicans and Democrats, who said it could fund the Kremlin’s war effort. Trump wrote on Truth Social that the media ignores the European Union’s large purchases of Russian energy, pointing out that the EU has spent billions on Russian fossil fuels since the invasion of Ukraine. He argued that the policy will bring down diesel prices, though experts are skeptical. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the easing of sanctions plays into Russia’s hands.
