Event Brief
Oct 12, 2026 at 6:09 AM ET
Trump faces GOP criticism over Putin energy deal
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Republicans in Trump's own party criticized a deal they say gives Vladimir Putin a financial lifeline. A joint release said Congress explicitly banned Russian energy imports in 2022 to prevent American dollars from financing Russia's war against Ukraine.
WHO: Republicans in Trump's party
WHAT: Republicans criticized a deal involving Russian energy.
WHEN: Reported Oct 12, 2026 at 5:46 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Republicans criticized the deal because they said it gives Putin a financial lifeline despite the ban intended to prevent U.S. dollars from financing Russia's war against Ukraine.
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