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Russia to Send First Diesel Tanker to U.S. on Thursday
In simple terms
Russia will send its first diesel tanker to the US on Thursday under the agreement between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told reporters Wednesday, according to TASS and Prime. Novak did not name the port.
Earlier coverage
Earlier coverage on GreyNews
- Russia Sees First Diesel Cargo Sailing for US on ThursdayOct 21, 2026 · gCaptain
- Unidentified projectile hits tanker near Oman’s Strait of HormuzOct 21, 2026 · Times Kuwait
- Chinese air force reveals Y-20B tanker-transport variant in official training imageOct 20, 2026 · South China Morning Post
- VLCC Tanker Rates Retreated Last WeekOct 18, 2026 · Hellenic Shipping News
- Asia-US container rates mixed as extended peak season demand wanes; tanker rates stableOct 18, 2026 · Hellenic Shipping News
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