# Trump stands by Russia diesel plan despite backlash: ‘I made the right choice’

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- ABC News, 2026-10-12 19:43 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://abcnews.com/Politics/trump-stands-russia-diesel-plan-despite-backlash-made/story?id=137193699

> Some senators, including Republicans, have opposed the agreement. Trump nevertheless defended the Russia diesel plan, saying he made the right choice.

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