Kremlin says first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the US
Summary
A Russian tanker carrying diesel fuel has left for the United States under a new import deal announced by President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin. This shipment is the first since July 2023 and marks a change in U.S. policy towards Russian fuel amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.Key Facts
- The Kremlin confirmed the first Russian diesel tanker set sail for the U.S. under a new import agreement.
- The shipment is about 40,000 tons of diesel, roughly 7% of the U.S.'s daily diesel consumption.
- The tanker is expected to arrive in New York on November 7, according to marine intelligence.
- President Trump negotiated the deal despite U.S. sanctions on Russia related to its invasion of Ukraine.
- Russian diesel production had been affected by Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries, though shortages have recently eased.
- The deal is intended to lower fuel prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections but experts doubt it will significantly reduce prices.
- Ukraine's President Zelenskyy criticized the decision, calling it weak support from allies.
- This agreement followed a recent U.S. law directing tariffs on major Russian oil importers, which Trump has delayed enforcing.
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