Business · Energy & Commodities · 17 hrs ago
Seven Russian tankers carrying diesel head for the US
Greenpeace Ukraine identified seven tankers carrying Russian diesel to the US, with a combined cargo of 288,000 metric tons.
The ships are crossing the Atlantic, and one is approaching the US East Coast.
The shipments follow President Donald Trump's temporary decision to allow Russian diesel sales in the US, which he said was intended to lower fuel costs.
Senator Richard Blumenthal says importing the fuel still violates a 2022 law, and warned a shipping company to turn back.
Three tankers are under sanctions imposed by multiple countries, and one of them, the Talisman, has been under US sanctions since January 2025.
The tankers are expected to reach the US in early November, but their ports have not been disclosed and whether they can dock is uncertain.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill says she is considering options to block them from the state's ports.
A German report says the cargo is too small to lower US diesel prices, while the dispute raises questions about sanctions and revenue for Russia during its war against Ukraine.
Greenpeace Ukraine identified seven Russian tankers carrying 288,000 metric tons of diesel toward the United States.
The ships are expected to reach the United States in early November, but their destination ports have not been stated.
The shipments follow President Donald Trump’s temporary move to allow Russian diesel sales in the United States.
Senator Richard Blumenthal and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill have challenged the shipments, saying they may violate sanctions and should be stopped.
The German outlet WirtschaftsWoche reported that one tanker, Agioi Fanendes, is due at the US East Coast on November 7, while its arrival remains uncertain.
- Who
- Seven Russian tankers, identified by Greenpeace Ukraine, are carrying the diesel. The ships include the Agioi Fanendes.
- What
- The vessels are transporting 288,000 metric tons of Russian diesel to the United States.
- When
- They are expected to arrive in early November. WirtschaftsWoche reported that the Agioi Fanendes has an arrival date of November 7.
- Where
- The tankers are moving across the Atlantic toward the United States; their destination ports are not stated.
- Why
- Trump temporarily allowed Russian diesel sales in an attempt to lower oil costs heightened by the war with Iran.
Trump administration
Critics of the shipments
Legality
Trump administration
Trump temporarily allowed Russian diesel sales in the United States.
Critics of the shipments
Blumenthal says the imports are prohibited by a 2022 law and that the president cannot override it.
Policy impact
Trump administration
Trump’s move was intended to lower oil costs.
Critics of the shipments
Sherrill says it will not lower fuel prices and argues the deal benefits Russia at Ukraine’s expense.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree restricting access to data on oil refineries and energy exports.
US President Donald Trump announced he was temporarily allowing Russian diesel sales in the United States.
Senator Richard Blumenthal warned a shipping company to turn back or risk violating US sanctions law.
Greenpeace Ukraine announced the identities and locations of seven tankers carrying diesel to the United States.
The tankers are expected to arrive in the United States; WirtschaftsWoche reported November 7 as the Agioi Fanendes’s arrival date.
- Tankers identified
- 7
- Diesel cargo
- 288,000 metric tons
- Named vessels
- Taurus, Pvt Azura, Agioi Fanendes, Talisman, Leruo, Iblea, Primorye
- Sanctioned vessels
- Talisman, Leruo and Primorye
- Talisman sanctions
- Under US sanctions since January 2025
- Agioi Fanendes arrival date
- November 7
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What people are saying
Every shipment of Russian diesel comes at a human cost
supersede clear, unambiguous law
Make no mistake: Trump's diesel deal with Putin is corrupt and illegal, and I am evaluating options to stop it from arriving at a port in New Jersey.
Never in the history of human conflict has one man risked so much for so little.