On October 23, 2026, it was reported that the first tanker carrying 40,000 tons of Russian diesel under the Maltese flag is heading to New York. This was made possible by an agreement between former US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Details of the Agreement
According to information provided by Reuters, Trump announced an agreement for the export of 300,000 tons or 2.25 million barrels of diesel in October. This supply is significant as the US consumes up to 2.9 million barrels of diesel fuel daily.
Delivery Progress
The tanker, known as Agioi Fanendes, loaded diesel at the Russian Baltic port of Primorsk on October 22. It is expected to arrive in the US on November 7. Meanwhile, Russian companies were also loading other diesel export shipments in Primorsk, but their destinations remain unknown.
Reactions to the Agreement
This agreement has elicited various reactions in the US and beyond. Many experts believe that the supply of Russian diesel could impact the fuel market in the country and also affect US-Russia relations. However, the details of the agreement and its consequences still require further analysis.