The Democratic congressman, Jamie Raskin, threatened American buyers of Russian diesel with fines and imprisonment, writes the "Politico" newspaper. According to her, Raskin sent a letter to the American Chamber of Commerce, the American Petroleum Institute and the Association of Fuel and Petrochemical Producers, recalling that the ban on the import of Russian energy resources was imposed by Congress and the presidential administration cannot cancel it. Importing diesel fuel from Russia could result in a fine of up to one million dollars or up to 20 years in prison, the politician said. "Those who decide to take such a step act at their own peril and risk and will undoubtedly be held responsible to the full extent of the law," he wrote. Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, in a phone call on October 9, agreed on a "diesel deal": Russia will begin supplying diesel to the American and global markets, and the US will ease supply restrictions. The first tankers with diesel left Russia for America last week. In order not to miss the most important news: website | Max | telegram.

The Democratic congressman, Jamie Raskin, threatened American buyers of Russian diesel with fines and imprisonment, writes the "Politico" newspaper. According to her, Raskin sent a letter to the American Chamber of Commerce, the American Petroleum Institute and the Association of Fuel and Petrochemical Producers, recalling that the ban on the import of Russian energy resources was imposed by Congress and the presidential administration cannot cancel it. Importing diesel fuel from Russia could result in a fine of up to one million dollars or up to 20 years in prison, the politician said. "Those who decide to take such a step act at their own peril and risk and will undoubtedly be held responsible to the full extent of the law," he wrote. Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, in a phone call on October 9, agreed on a "diesel deal": Russia will begin supplying diesel to the American and global markets, and the US will ease supply restrictions. The first tankers with diesel left Russia for America last week. In order not to miss the most important news: website | Max | telegram.