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The Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the US despite Ukraine's protests

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 23). The Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the US despite Ukraine's protests. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/the-kremlin-says-a-first-tanker-of-russian-diesel-sets-sail-for-the-us-despite-ukraine-s-protests/article_a70004cf-aee9-57fc-9041-d93455a7efac.html

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Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Friday that the first tanker carrying Russian diesel fuel bound for the United States has departed according to a new import agreement between Russia and the US. This development comes two weeks after President Donald Trump mentioned striking this deal with President Vladimir Putin, despite ongoing tensions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The statement noted that regular supplies will continue but did not provide further details.

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A tanker loaded with Russian diesel has departed for the United States under a deal brokered by President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The shipment is expected to arrive in New York on November 7, four days after the midterm elections. This marks the first US import of Russian oil or petroleum products since former President Joe Biden imposed a ban following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Key Points

Shipment Details: A Malta-flagged tanker named "Agioi Fanendes" was loaded with 40,000 metric tons (298,000 barrels) of ultra-low-sulphur diesel in Primorsk, Russia.
Destination: The ship is bound for New York and is expected to arrive on November 7, after the midterm elections.
Political Context: Trump eased sanctions against Russia to facilitate this deal, reversing years of US policy aimed at pressuring Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. The move aims to address soaring fuel prices ahead of the election.
Historical Significance: This shipment is the first since Joe Biden banned Russian energy imports in 2022 due to Russia's military actions in Ukraine.

Implications

The deal could have political ramifications, potentially affecting Trump’s party during the midterm elections and drawing criticism from Ukraine and its supporters in Congress.
While this shipment represents a small portion of US daily diesel demand (about 7.8%), it marks a significant shift in diplomatic relations between the US and Russia.

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The information is based on reports from multiple sources, including Reuters, The Associated Press, NBC News, New York Post, and The Straits Times. Ship-tracking data from LSEG confirmed the departure of the tanker from Primorsk.

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A first tanker carrying Russian diesel to the United States under a new import agreement has set sail, the Kremlin said Friday, two weeks after President Donald Trump said he struck a deal with President Vladimir Putin despite Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. asserted

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“The first oil tanker has sailed off to customers, and regular supplies will continue,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said without elaborating. asserted

Peskov → sail → customers