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Moscow says three diesel tankers head to North America as US pursues Ukraine peace talks

Russian deputy prime minister Alexander Novak said three tankers carrying Russian diesel were heading to North America under a deal that could bring 500,000 metric tonnes to US and global markets in October. As Washington pursued renewed peace talks, the White House said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt military operations in Russian-occupied Oleshky for aid deliveries and evacuation preparations.

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Moscow says three diesel tankers head to North America as US pursues Ukraine peace talks
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What to know

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    The deal announced by Donald Trump pairs Russian diesel supplies to global markets with a temporary lifting of US sanctions on Russian fuel, aiming to lower fuel prices.

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    Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian, Russian and US negotiators agreed to technical-level meetings in Abu Dhabi in the first half of November; a US official later said the next talks might take place in Abu Dhabi or Switzerland.

Why it matters

These developments concern fuel markets, civilian aid and US diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

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