Russian diesel exports to the United States are underway, with three tankers at sea and a fourth expected to depart on October 28, 2026, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.

Russian diesel exports under US deal

Novak gave the shipment update to reporters on October 27. The first US-bound tanker left the previous week, and tracking firm Kpler said it had loaded nearly 300,000 barrels of diesel at Russia’s Primorsk terminal. Kpler identified New York as its destination.

The shipments follow an October agreement between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to ease sanctions in exchange for Russia releasing diesel onto global markets.

Fuel prices and political response

The measure was seen as an effort to reduce fuel prices for US consumers ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. It drew sharp criticism from Ukraine and its European allies.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the agreement a weak decision as relations between Kyiv and Washington deteriorated.

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