Seven oil tankers carrying 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel sail towards US
Summary
Seven tankers carrying an estimated 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel are sailing toward the United States, but it is unclear whether they will be allowed to unload. The shipments are part of a deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, enabled by a six-month U.S. waiver of existing sanctions, and have drawn legal objections from U.S. lawmakers and officials.Key Facts
- Greenpeace tracked seven tankers carrying an estimated 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel toward the United States.
- The tankers were reported at different points along their routes, with several near the United Kingdom or in the English Channel.
- Putin agreed to supply the United States with 1.8 million tonnes of diesel, starting with 300,000 tonnes.
- Trump announced a six-month waiver of existing sanctions to allow the shipments to proceed.
- U.S. lawmakers warned banks and port authorities that handling the diesel could lead to congressional investigations or legal action.
- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill said she was examining ways to prevent the diesel from being unloaded in her state.
- The article reports that 14 people were killed in a Russian drone strike at a train platform in Dnipro, and five others were killed in strikes in Chernihiv and Kremenchuk.
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