"Disgrace": Prominent Republicans criticize Trump's deal with Putin

The Trump administration's decision to resume purchases of Russian petroleum products has drawn sharp criticism from Republican congressmen. Brian Fitzpatrick announced a bipartisan bill to block imports of Russian oil. Don Bacon called the deal a sign of weakness towards Putin, and Mike Pence called it a disregard for Lindsey Graham's legacy.

The White House decision under Donald Trump to resume purchases of petroleum products from Russia has caused a sharp rift among American politicians. Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick announced the development of a bipartisan bill, the "Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act," which would block imports of Russian oil. His fellow party member Don Bacon, in an interview with Ukrainska Pravda, called the diesel fuel deal a display of weakness towards the "Kremlin dictator" and said it was time to "embarrass the president." Former Vice President Mike Pence characterized the lifting of sanctions as a disregard for the legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham, noting that Putin's war machine continues its war against the civilian population of Ukraine. The article also cites the opinion of General Keith Kellogg, who supported Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. The material presents the position of Republicans who oppose Trump's policy towards Russia.