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Seven tankers head to US with Russian diesel as unloading remains uncertain

Greenpeace is monitoring seven tankers bound for the US with about 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel. The cargoes form the initial stage of a supply arrangement agreed by Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, reversing years of sanctions on Russian oil. Whether the vessels can unload remains unclear amid a political dispute over the shipments’ legality.

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Seven tankers head to US with Russian diesel as unloading remains uncertain
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What to know

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    Seven tankers are heading toward the US carrying an estimated 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel.

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    The shipments tracked by Greenpeace begin the supply agreement negotiated by Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

Why it matters

The shipments are linked to a reversal of years of sanctions on Russian oil, but unloading remains uncertain amid political controversy over their legality.

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