Tankers carrying Russian diesel change course, raising doubts about shipments to U.S.
Before an election, Trump and Putin reportedly agreed on a deal involving Russian diesel shipments to the United States. However, the tankers carrying this diesel have changed course and are heading toward Brazil and the Mediterranean instead of U.S. ports. Oil traders are now refusing to buy the Russian diesel, apparently concerned about legal consequences. As a result, none of the promised fuel has reached America.
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2 developments- Nov 6Why are oil traders refusing to buy Russian diesel after Trump-Putin deal?
- Nov 6Russia promised Trump diesel. Three of its sanctioned tankers turned for Brazil and the Mediterranean instead
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Tankers carrying Russian diesel change course, raising doubts about shipments to U.S.
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Russia promised Trump diesel. Three of its sanctioned tankers turned for Brazil and the Mediterranean instead
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