Trumps Russian diesel deal: Letters to the Editor Oct. 20, 2026

Every ton of diesel Russia sells funds the war machine that bombs Ukrainian cities, homes, schools and hospitals (“We must stop aiding vicious Vlad,” Editorial, Oct.18).If Russian diesel is bound for the American market, the United States will become a direct participant in financing the murder of Ukrainians.Furthermore, Vladimir Putin’s regime has provided Iran with intelligence to target US service members in the Middle East.

This should be met with pressure, not rewarded with fresh revenue.Ihor StelmachSouth Windsor, Conn.The Post’s editorial glossed over a key component of President Trump’s approach: Unfortunately, this conflict is all about money for the president.Negotiations are not being led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, but by two businessmen whose goal is to squeeze as much profit as possible out of the proposed sale of Lukoil.Trump sees the Blue Wave coming next month and believes this is his last shot to reward large donors like Todd Boehly.Ukrainians and the free world are paying the price.

It’s truly disgusting.Daniel KuncioManhattanTrump has decided to honor the memory of the late Sen.Lindsey Graham by waiving major tariffs on countries doing business with Russia, a part of the Lindsey O.

Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.Why are we putting billions of dollars into Putin’s ability to keep his war against Ukraine going? Trump has completely turned his back on Ukraine, who Graham fought so hard to support.Shame on him!Rob FeuersteinStaten IslandI voted for Trump three times and up to now I’ve been OK with most of his decisions.

But his Putin oil deal is so wrong.How in the name of God can he betray Ukraine?Putin is a murderer who doesn’t care about human life, yet Trump allows him to bomb civilians and doesn’t want Ukraine to disrupt Russian oil.

I’m so disappointed.I believe he just lost both houses come Nov.

3.Denis AndererSoutholdIt is rare for me to agree with The Post’s editorial board, but you were right on ...