{
  "id": 17133043,
  "title": "Seven oil tankers carrying 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel sail towards US",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/seven-oil-tankers-carrying-288-000-tonnes-of-russian-diesel-sail-17133043",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-29T19:04:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Business",
    "slug": "guardian-business",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/29/seven-oil-tankers-288000-tonnes-russian-diesel-sail-us-putin-trump"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seven oil tankers loaded with an estimated 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel are currently en route to the United States, according to a Greenpeace monitoring exercise. This marks the initial phase of a controversial supply agreement between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, which reversed years of sanctions on Russian oil. The tankers, tracked by Greenpeace, were previously reported to number three, but further sources suggest the total might be seven. Energy specialist Shaun Burnie of Greenpeace Ukraine argued that with the tankers' locations now pinpointable on a map, the shipments should be halted by Congress or local authorities in the US. Burnie called for more punitive sanctions against Russia, believing these shipments should not be rewarded for Russia's war against Ukraine. The first tanker, Taurus, is closest to the US, while five others are near the UK, and three have crossed or entered the English Channel. In Ukraine, at least 14 people were killed on Thursday when a Russian drone attacked a crowded train platform in the city of Dnipro. The deal, announced on October 9, involves Russia supplying the US with 1.8 million tonnes of diesel, with 300,000 tonnes delivered immediately. President Trump granted a six-month waiver on existing sanctions to facilitate the shipments. However, the legality of the deal has been questioned, with US lawmakers warning banks and port authorities that they could face investigations and legal action if they handle the Russian diesel. The White House has reportedly been encouraging US firms to take the oil, but given the legal risks, it remains uncertain if buyers will emerge before the upcoming midterm elections.",
  "summary": "Tankers, tracked by Greenpeace, are first phase of Trump-Putin deal – but there is uncertainty over whether they will unload Seven oil tankers carrying an estimated 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel are now sailing towards the US, though it is uncertain if the vessels will be able to unload amid a political row about the legality of the shipments. The transport, tracked by the pressure group…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Greenpeace identifies seven tankers carrying Russian diesel to U.S.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/greenpeace-identifies-seven-tankers-carrying-russian-diesel-to-u-s",
        "published": "2026-10-29T19:33:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Seven Russian tankers shipping diesel to US identified, located, media reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/seven-russian-tankers-shipping-diesel-to-us-identified-located-media",
        "published": "2026-10-29T22:08:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}