Politics
Trump's Russia deal leaves GOP candidates with a Putin problem
Axios·October 12, 2026·1 min read
President Trump's Friday deal with Vladimir Putin to supply Russian diesel to U.S. and global markets is forcing Republican candidates into an awkward position three weeks before Election Day. Trump also blamed Ukraine for soaring diesel prices and called for President Zelensky to be replaced. Republicans who backed sanctions on Moscow now face a fresh political dispute over Russia.
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