What happened
Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina stated that President Donald Trump's deal to lift sanctions on Russian diesel is likely illegal. This statement was made during an appearance on NBC's Meet the Press. The senator's comments were in response to a question about the president's actions in relation to a 2022 law that banned Russian oil imports until certain conditions were met, including Russia's withdrawal from Ukraine.
According to Senator Tillis, any changes to the law must be approved by Congress. He expressed concerns that the president's deal with Russia could have serious consequences, including giving Vladimir Putin the impression that the US is not committed to ending the war in Ukraine. Senator Tillis plans to release a statement on the matter, possibly in conjunction with Senator Shaheen.
The senator emphasized that Russia is the aggressor in the conflict and that they have the power to end the war by withdrawing from occupied territories, including Crimea. He believes that there is a legitimate case to be made that the president is not following the law in this matter.