Sen. Ricketts questions Russian diesel deal, urges continued support for Ukraine

A Nebraska leader is raising red flags over President Donald Trump’s newly announced deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import millions of tons of Russian diesel to curb rising U.S. fuel costs.

October 14, 2026Updated: October 14, 2026

By Tyler Murphy

Sen. Ricketts questions Russian diesel deal, urges continued support for Ukraine

Tyler Murphy

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