Conservatives Rebuke Trump Energy Ceasefire Deal Favoring Russia

Leading conservatives blasted Donald Trump's energy truce with Russia for aiding Vladimir Putin.

Prominent conservatives have condemned Donald Trump over his energy ceasefire plan with Russia, arguing the arrangement undermines Ukraine. The administration recently authorized the release of Russian diesel supplies to global markets through a temporary Treasury license. Critics contend these measures effectively benefit Moscow while pressuring Kyiv.

• The reactionAndy McCarthy accused the administration of offering assistance and support to the Russian leadership.
• The backgroundThe administration authorized the release of hundreds of thousands of tons of Russian diesel to global markets under a temporary license.