Russian diesel heads to US for first time since 2022 after Trump-Putin deal
A tanker carrying Russian diesel is en route to New York following a reported agreement between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. This marks the first Russian fuel import to the US since the 2022 ban, aimed at lowering domestic energy prices.
Why it matters
This represents a major shift in US foreign policy and sanctions enforcement regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check Sci-Tech Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check Sci-Tech Videos Shows LIVE TV --> Viral Russian diesel heads to US for first time since 2022 after Trump-Putin deal Under the arrangement, Russia is expected to initially supply 300,000 tonnes of diesel to international markets By Web Desk | Published October 23, 2026
A tanker carrying 40,000 metric tonnes of Russian diesel is heading towards New York following an agreement between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, marking a significant shift in Washington's energy policy towards Moscow.
The Malta-flagged vessel, Agioi Fanendes, loaded the fuel at Russia's Baltic port of Primorsk on October 22 and is expected to reach the United States on November 7, according to ship-tracking data cited by Reuters .
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