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Business & Finance · October 23, 2026

Kremlin says first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the US

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The Kremlin confirmed on Friday that the first tanker of Russian diesel has departed for the United States, marking the first such shipment since July 2023. The delivery follows a new import agreement reached between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin approximately two weeks ago, which involved a reversal of U.S. sanctions policy. The Malta-flagged vessel 'Agioi Fanendes' departed from Primorsk and is signaling for New York, though experts suggest the shipment's volume is too small to significantly impact domestic fuel prices.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • The first tanker of Russian diesel under a new deal has set sail for the U.S.
  • The agreement was reached between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin approximately two weeks ago.
  • The shipment departed from the Russian port of Primorsk.
  • The vessel is signaling for New York as its destination.

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  • The vessel is a Malta-flagged ship named 'Agioi Fanendes'.
  • The shipment size is approximately 40,000 tons or roughly 300,000 barrels.
  • This volume represents about 7% of daily U.S. diesel consumption.
  • Russia’s diesel production has been under strain from Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries.
  • This is the first Russian diesel delivery to the U.S. since July 2023.

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