First Russian Diesel Tanker Heads To New York Under Trump-Putin Deal Carrying 40,000 Tonnes
A Malta-flagged tanker loaded with 40,000 metric tons of ultra-low sulphur diesel has set sail from Russia’s Baltic port of Primorsk and is heading for New York, expected to arrive around November 7. Ship-tracking data and Kremlin statements confirm this is the first shipment under the recent agreement between President Trump and President Putin, which resumes Russian diesel exports to the US and global markets after years of restrictions. Trump announced the deal earlier this month as part of efforts to ease high diesel prices, with initial volumes of 300,000 tons promised and more to follow. The cargo marks the first US import of Russian petroleum products since the 2022 ban. Additional shipments are expected as commercial contracts are finalized. #USA #Russia
