World · 10/13/2026

Trump’s Diesel Deal With Moscow Draws Republican Criticism

Trump’s deal on Moscow’s diesel exports puts his Russia policy in the spotlight weeks before the midterms.

Why it matters

Republican criticism highlights divisions over Trump’s Russia policy ahead of a midterm election increasingly favoring Democrats.

★Trump reached a deal with Moscow concerning its diesel exports.
★His praise for Vladimir Putin has also drawn public Republican criticism.
★The criticism comes weeks before a midterm election increasingly favoring Democrats.