Seven Russian Diesel Tankers Head to US in Trump-Putin Deal, Greenpeace Tracks 288,000 Tonnes

Seven oil tankers carrying an estimated 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel are currently sailing towards the United States, according to tracking by environmental group Greenpeace. This marks the first phase of a supply agreement negotiated between presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin earlier this month, which reverses years of sanctions on Russian oil. The shipments, however, face uncertainty over whether they will be allowed to unload amid a political dispute over their legality. The deal has drawn criticism from lawmakers and activists who argue it undermines efforts to pressure Russia over its actions in Ukraine. Greenpeace, which has been monitoring the vessels, says the shipments could signal a broader resumption of Russian energy imports to the West. With sanctions policy in flux, the tankers' arrival may test the strength of the new agreement and set a precedent for future energy trade between the two nations. For now, the US waits as the diesel-laden ships approach, with their ultimate fate hanging in the balance.