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Democrat Jamie Raskin sent a letter to the oil lobby warning of criminal liability for importing Russian diesel fuel, despite the Trump administration's decision to ease sanctions. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, for his part, called such purchases legal.
Otabek YusupovFollowing the two-day summit in Brussels on 15–16 October, EU leaders expressed regret over the US decision to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian diesel, reaffirmed support for Ukraine, called for the restoration of safe shipping in the Black Sea, condemned threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi attacks, and also expressed regret over US sanctions against the ICC.
Otabek YusupovFrench President Emmanuel Macron, after a European Council meeting, said that Trump's lifting of sanctions on Russian diesel will not affect global prices and 'sends a negative signal.' He also called for calm amid student protests in France, demanded progress on the EU budget's own resources, and expressed solidarity with Spain over Ceuta.
Otabek YusupovMember of the European Parliament Rihard Kols told Euronews that US President Donald Trump's decision to lift restrictions on imports of Russian diesel fuel sends a 'very bad' signal and is driven by dubious commercial motives. Kols is part of a group of more than 100 MEPs who signed a letter calling on the EU to maintain support for Ukraine and impose a full embargo on Russian oil and gas.
Otabek YusupovEU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas stated in an interview with Euronews that Brussels must strengthen support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following a turbulent week during which US President Donald Trump suggested Kyiv needs a new leader. Kallas also described Trump's deal regarding Russian diesel fuel as a 'gift to Putin' and defended Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries.
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