The first oil tankers scheduled to deliver Russian diesel to the US under a deal between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin…
2 sources · 2 articles · updated 2026-11-06 13:38 UTC · world
France 24 ·
The first oil tankers scheduled to deliver Russian diesel to the US under a deal between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have changed course and are no longer heading toward the US coast. It spells the end of an agreement announced with great fanfare before the midterms.
Associated Press ·
President Donald Trump's plan to import Russian diesel is facing setbacks. State and federal officials warn that ports and companies handling these shipments could face legal consequences. Two tankers initially headed for the U.S. have changed course. Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin last month to make Russian diesel available to U.S. and global markets. The U.S. banned Russian energy imports after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has advised port operators in her state to turn away ships carrying the fuel. Federal lawmakers also have warned major banks, port authorities and fuel distributors that facilitating the imports could expose companies to civil or criminal liability.