Kremlin says first Russian diesel tanker has left for the U.S.
The Kremlin said Friday that the first ship hauling Russian diesel to the U.S. under a new import deal has departed.
The Kremlin said Friday that a tanker loaded with Russian diesel is on its way to the United States. It is the first shipment under a new import agreement.
PBS NewsHour reports the announcement comes two weeks after President Donald Trump said he had reached a deal with President Vladimir Putin. PBS notes the deal came despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
PBS also reports that Ukraine has protested the shipment. The reports do not give details of Ukraine's objections, the size of the cargo, or the ship's destination port.
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- ABC NewsKremlin says first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the USFri, Oct 23, 7:52 AM EDT
- PBS NewsHourThe Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the U.S. despite Ukraine's protestsFri, Oct 23, 9:52 AM EDT
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