Wright calls Trump's diesel deal a peace incentive. Rubio says Russia would sell anyway.

First seen Oct 18, 2026, 1:33 PM ET · Updated Oct 18, 2026, 1:33 PM ET · 3 outlets

3 outlets (Axios, The Hill and Fox News) are covering this story.

Axios reports: “President Trump's top aides offered sharply different explanations this weekend of his Russian diesel deal amid a barrage of bipartisan criticism calling the move a gift to Russia.Why it matters: O…”
The Hill reports: “Former Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday called for President Trump to restore sanctions on Russia and condemned his recent diesel agreement with President Vladimir Putin. “President Trump’s dec…”
Fox News reports: “Trump's Russian diesel deal faces bipartisan pushback as analysts question whether easing sanctions on Vladimir Putin will lower prices or aid peace.”

Read the full coverage