# Trump-Putin Diesel Deal Rattles Republicans Ahead of Vote

https://mins.news/en/item/96985

- Bloomberg News, 2026-10-12 19:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-12/trump-s-diesel-deal-with-putin-causes-gop-heartburn-before-vote?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6acd354276e0550001f0c643

> Donald Trump’s diesel-export deal with Moscow and praise for Vladimir Putin have drawn public criticism from Republicans. The developments are the latest in a string of Russia-related news, coming weeks before a midterm election whose outlook is increasingly favorable to Democrats.

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