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Pence Demands Trump Rescind Russian Diesel Sanctions Relief

Former VP says lifting sanctions on Russian fuel betrays Lindsey Graham's legacy and funds Putin's war machine.

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What to know

  • Trump lifted sanctions on Russian diesel, letting Russia supply over 300,000 tons of fuel to U.S. and global markets to lower prices.
  • Mike Pence publicly broke with Trump, calling the move a betrayal of Lindsey Graham's sanctions legacy and demanding it be rescinded.
  • Ukraine's Zelensky and Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick have also pushed back, with Fitzpatrick seeking a House vote to block Russian oil purchases.
  • Commenters note the episode highlights a split within the GOP over Russia policy, with some doubting Trump will reverse course.
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The sanctions relief serves Russian interests, and opposing it is now a minority view within the GOP.

  • “Now Mr. Pence, a conservative Republican, finds himself opposing policies which serve the best interests of the Russian Federation. It's sad that Mr. Pence's is no longer the prevailing position within his party, sad and deeply disturbing.”

    pmroman · Mastodon ↗

Mike PenceMike Pence Former U.S. Vice PresidentDonald TrumpDonald Trump U.S. PresidentVolodymyr Zelensky President of UkraineBrian Fitzpatrick U.S. Representative (R-Pa.)

Pence Demands Trump Rescind Russian Diesel Sanctions Relief
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  1. 5

    Newsweek tallies growing Republican criticism of the deal

    Newsweek compiled a list of Republican officials, led by Pence, publicly criticizing Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel.

    1. 1 outlet List of Republicans Criticizing Trump’s Diesel Deal With Russia

      first by Newsweek, 1d ago

  2. 4

    Fitzpatrick vows House vote to block Russian oil purchases

    Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) said he would force a House vote aimed at blocking purchases of Russian oil, adding Republican pressure against the deal.

    “not fair and not honest…”
    — Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine · source
    • rawstory.com

      Former Vice President Mike Pence tore into President Donald Trump this weekend over the president's decision to lift sanctions on Russian fuel.

      rawstory.comBluesky2d ago150▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    • RonSupportsYou@mastodon.social

      "Former Vice Pres. Mike Pence called on Pres. Donald Trump to rescind his agreement to lift sanctions on Russian diesel fuel and stand up to Russian aggression”: https://www. huffpost.com/entry/mike-pence- trump-russia_n_6aca924ee4b0942a614178a9?origin=home-latest-news-unit Yes, Trump should do this, but as # PutinsPuppet he will not do this.

      RonSupportsYou@mastodon.socialMastodon2d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    Pence urges Trump to rescind deal, arm Ukraine further

    Pence expanded his criticism, saying Putin wants to conquer Ukraine rather than make peace, and called on Trump to impose harsher sanctions on buyers of Russian energy and increase military support for Kyiv.

    “Putin doesn't want peace. Putin wants Ukraine.”
    — Mike Pence
    • noelreports.com

      Former Vice President Mike Pence, who served under Trump from 2017 to 2021, condemned Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian fuel, calling it a lifeline for Putin’s war machine. “Putin doesn’t want peace. Putin wants Ukraine,” Pence said, urging Trump to rescind the deal. #Ukraine

      noelreports.comBluesky2d ago982▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    • noelreports

      Mike Pence, who served as Trump’s vice president from 2017 to 2021, sharply condemned his former boss’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian fuel. Pence said the move gives a lifeline to Putin’s war machine while Ukraine fights for survival. “Putin doesn’t want peace. Putin wants Ukraine,” he said, urging Trump to rescind the deal, impose harsh…

      noelreportsMastodon2d ago30▲view on Mastodon ↗
    • pmroman@eupolicy.social

      RE: https:// mstdn.social/@noelreports/1174 21157517830240 Yes, there was a time when a common set of values and alliances drove american politics. Now Mr. Pence, a conservative Republican, finds himself opposing policies which serve the best interests of the Russian Federation. It's sad that Mr. Pence's is no longer the prevailing position within…

      pmroman@eupolicy.socialMastodon2d ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗
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    Pence calls the deal 'a betrayal' of Lindsey Graham's legacy

    Former Vice President Mike Pence posted that lifting sanctions on Russian fuel amid Putin's attacks on civilian targets 'makes no sense' and dishonors the sanctions push led by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

    “President Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russian fuel amidst Putin's ongoing and brutal attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine makes no sense and is a betrayal of the legacy and leadership of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.”
    — Mike Pence

    1. 1 outlet first by WTTG-TV, 1d ago · read ↗

    • chadbourn.bsky.social

      Former VP Mike Pence: “President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian fuel amidst Putin’s ongoing and brutal attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine makes no sense and is a betrayal of the legacy and leadership of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.”

      chadbourn.bsky.socialBluesky3d ago1.1k▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    Zelensky calls the diesel deal 'not fair and not honest'

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the arrangement as the first notable pushback following Trump's announcement.

  6. background

    Trump lifts sanctions on Russian diesel fuel — Trump announced that Russia would immediately supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel to U.S. and global markets, pitching the deal as a way to lower fuel prices.

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Still unanswered
  • Will Trump actually rescind the Russian diesel deal, or stand by it despite Republican criticism?