# US lawmakers pressure businesses to shun Russian diesel deals

https://mins.news/en/item/116046

- TASS, 2026-10-26 15:04 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2208005

> Democratic lawmakers from both chambers of Congress, joined by one Republican, sent major US banks and several ports a letter urging businesses not to participate in deals to supply Russian diesel to the US. They cited national security concerns, warned of possible legal action and congressional oversight, and demanded records and information about companies involved by October 28.

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