Russian diesel tankers bound for U.S. change course amid sanctions concerns
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Two tankers initially headed to the United States carrying Russian diesel altered their routes this week. The shift occurred after state and federal officials warned of potential legal consequences for handling Russian shipments, despite an apparent agreement between Trump and Putin to permit such imports.
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Tankers carrying Russian diesel change course, raising doubts about shipments to U.S. (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
President Donald Trump's plan to allow imports of Russian diesel appeared to falter this week after state and federal officials warned that handling any shipments could bring legal consequences and two tankers initially bound for the United States changed…
Tankers carrying Russian diesel to the US change course (opens DW in a new tab)
Despite an ostensible deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to bring diesel to the US, tankers are reportedly unable to dock due to existing sanctions.
