The Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the U.S. despite Ukraine's protests
Also reported by ABC News
Summary
A tanker carrying Russian diesel 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, despite protests from Ukraine, which opposes easing sanctions on Russia.Key Facts
- The first tanker carrying 40,000 tons of Russian diesel set sail to the U.S., expected to arrive in New York around November 7.
- The shipment equals about 300,000 barrels, roughly 7% of the U.S.’s daily diesel use of 4 million barrels.
- This diesel import deal was made despite Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, causing concern in Kyiv.
- Ukraine criticized the decision, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calling it “a weak decision by strong partners.”
- Russian diesel production had been impacted by Ukrainian drone attacks but fuel shortages have now eased.
- The policy reversal came weeks after Trump signed sanctions requiring tariffs on Russian energy importers but then delayed those measures.
- Russia’s Moscow airports shut down temporarily due to security measures against drone attacks on the city.
- Russia and Ukraine exchanged 270 prisoners of war each in their first swap since August.
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