# Republican Mike Lawler Says US Should Not Make Diesel Deal With Russia

https://mins.news/en/video/96997

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-10-12 19:25 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4C17_PF04w

> New York Republican Representative Mike Lawler said he opposes any US agreement with Russia that would benefit Vladimir Putin, whom he called a “vile dictator.” He said the US should address energy-supply problems by strengthening domestic production and building new refineries.

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