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First Russian diesel tanker sails to US under Trump-Putin deal
A first Russian diesel tanker has sailed to the US under a deal struck between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
The Kremlin announced Friday that a Russian diesel tanker set sail for the United States following an agreement between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Kpler reports the vessel is headed to New York for a November 7 arrival, marking the first such delivery since July 2023. Alexander Novak stated the shipment contains 40,000 tons, which represents about 7% of daily U.S. diesel consumption. Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the decision weak, noting it follows a sanctions package Trump previously signed but later paused.
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First Russian diesel tanker sails to US under Trump-Putin deal
A tanker carrying Russian diesel has set sail for the United States, marking the start of a new import agreement. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed the shipment on Friday, stating that regular supplies will continue. The deal follows an agreement between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The move is viewed as an effort by the Trump administration to lower domestic fuel prices ahead of the mid-term elections.