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Trump Waives Russia Diesel Deal Despite Ukraine Protests

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Russian diesel tanker heads to U.S. under Trump's waiver, bypassing Ukraine's protests. 40,000-ton vessel marks first U.S. import since July 2023. Deal allows Russian oil to flow despite ongoing conflict.

Kremlin confirms first Russian diesel shipment to U.S. under new import agreement. Tanker bound for New York, with regular supplies expected. Trump's decision seen as attempt to lower fuel prices ahead of elections.

U.S. sanctions waiver allows Russian diesel to flow globally, bypassing U.S. import bans. Deal lifts 2014 and 2022 sanctions on Russian diesel, enabling Russian oil companies to profit from U.S. market. Ukraine urges foreign countries to tighten sanctions on Moscow despite Trump's decision.

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  1. kyiv-independent — Inside the legal design of America's Russia sanctions U-turn ·
  2. pbs-newshour — The Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the U.S. despite Ukraine's protests ·
  3. the-hindu — Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for U.S. despite Ukraine's protests ·

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