Republicans object to Russian diesel deal and Trump’s Ukraine comments

Several Republicans have objected to a diesel deal involving the Trump administration and Russia.

They also criticized President Trump for suggesting that Ukraine needed a new leader.

The dispute involves U.S. policy toward Russia and Ukraine.

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana said he supported the president’s decision but opposed importing diesel from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The available details do not explain the deal’s terms or what prompted Trump’s comment about Ukraine’s leadership.

No next steps are stated.