The move eases a yearslong effort by the US and its allies to squeeze Russia's finances in response to its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

President Donald Trump’s deal with Putin comes amid surging fuel prices and looming US midterm elections.

By Scott DiSavino Oct 13 (Reuters) - Oil prices eased on Tuesday as hopes the US-Russia diesel deal could free up more supplies from Moscow offset attacks in Saudi Arabia and Yemen that could result in additional supply disruptions.

Rubio’s India visit comes as Trump faces bipartisan criticism over easing restrictions on Russian diesel exports.

Last Friday, US President Trump announced easing sanctions on Russian oil, and Russian President Putin will supply over 4.8 million tons of diesel to the US and global markets. Subsequently, Trump announced that both Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an energy ceasefire,

Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick has announced plans to introduce bipartisan legislation to block US President Donald Trump’s move to ease restrictions on Russian oil following talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Bipartisan US senators are calling on Trump's administration to act faster on Russia sanctions targeting its oil trade, financial networks and military-industrial complex.