Three tankers of Russian diesel are on their way to North America, Novak says

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on 23 October that three tankers carrying Russian diesel were heading for North America, Reuters reports, citing his remarks to Russian news agencies. Novak said the cargoes were part of the agreement to supply the US and world markets, and that Russian companies could deliver 500,000 tonnes in October. According to Reuters, the deal announced by President Donald Trump earlier in the month envisaged 300,000 tonnes in October and more later, and the Trump administration temporarily lifted US sanctions on Russian fuel. Novak did not name the vessels.

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