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President Donald Trump waived sanctions on Russian diesel imports, allowing Moscow to supply hundreds of thousands of metric tons of fuel to the United States, a move that has drawn bipartisan criticism and legal concerns. The waiver, issued in October 2026, followed the September passage of the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which imposed restrictions on Russian energy imports and required congressional review for major policy shifts. Lawmakers including Jeanne Shaheen, Ron Wyden, Thom Tillis and Gregory Meeks warned banks and port authorities that importing Russian diesel could violate federal law and expose companies to legal action, citing the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act of 2022 and sanctions review requirements.
The administration maintains the waiver is lawful, with Treasury issuing General License 135 to permit the transactions for six months. However, officials have not certified to Congress that Russia has ceased hostilities in Ukraine or met other statutory conditions.
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