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How Trump’s Russian Diesel Could End Up in Cuba Instead
In simple terms
The tanker billed as the first to carry Russian diesel to the United States under Donald Trump’s deal with Vladimir Putin has dropped New York as its destination.
Earlier coverage
Earlier coverage on GreyNews
- U.S. Senator Demands Russian Diesel Tanker Turn Around as Legal Fight EscalatesOct 28, 2026 · gCaptain
- Russian diesel tanker heads to New York as Kremlin claims regular shipmentsOct 25, 2026 · Hellenic Shipping News
- The Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the US despite Ukraine's protests - AP NewsOct 23, 2026 · Associated Press
- Rare Russian Diesel Shipment Expected in Norfolk November 2, Ahead of Tanker Bound for New YorkOct 23, 2026 · gCaptain
- First Russian Diesel From Putin-Trump Deal Heading for USOct 23, 2026 · gCaptain
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