Russia says three tankers with diesel en route to US
The vessels carry a combined 924,000 barrels of diesel under a US-Russia deal that sparked fierce Ukrainian backlash.
US President Donald Trump has brokered a deal with Russia's President Vladimir Putin to ease sanctions on Russia in return for the release of diesel fuel to alleviate fuel prices prior to the American midterm elections. Three tankers carrying Russian diesel are currently making their way to the United States, according to vessel trackers reporting on Tuesday. The agreement has faced significant criticism from Ukraine and its allies.
The three vessels identified are the Talisman, sanctioned by the US and the European Union; the Leruo, sanctioned by the UK and EU; and the Agioi Fanendes. Collectively, these tankers are carrying approximately 924,000 barrels of diesel, which is roughly a third of the US transportation sector's daily diesel consumption.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak informed reporters that three tankers with Russian fuel are currently en route to the United States. A fourth tanker is anticipated to depart on Wednesday. The three already departed vessels left the Russian port of Primorsk between October 16 and 22, and are projected to reach the United States' eastern coast between November 7 and 11, as per their tracking data.
The Agioi Fanendes is headed towards New York, while the other two ships' destinations are only indicated as being on the Atlantic Coast.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his disapproval of the US-Russia diesel deal, labeling it as a "weak decision" and contributing to the deterioration of relations between Kyiv and Washington.
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