Tankers carrying Russian diesel change course, raising doubts

Los Angeles Times · David McHugh and Paul Wiseman · 2026-11-05 19:38 UTC

Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Oct. 9 to make more than 300,000 metric tons of Russia's diesel available immediately to U.S. and global markets, with larger shipments to follow.

Tankers carrying Russian diesel change course, raising doubts about shipments to U.S.

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FRANKFURT, Germany — President Trump’s plan to allow imports of Russian diesel appeared to falter this week after state and federal officials warned that handling any shipments could bring legal consequences and two tankers initially bound for the United States changed course.

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