President Trump has temporarily waived sanctions on hundreds of thousands of tons of Russian diesel in a move aimed at easing fuel costs as tensions in the Middle East threaten global shipping routes.

@AlexandriaHoff reports the decision is drawing bipartisan criticism, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calling it a 'deal with the devil' and warning it could benefit Vladimir Putin.

The president is also urging Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries.