Trump's Plan to Import Russian Diesel Stalls; Tankers Change Course

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President Donald Trump's plan to import diesel from Russia, aimed at lowering fuel prices, is running into difficulties. According to the details published, several Russian tankers that were heading to the United States changed their route before reaching American ports. Trump eased sanctions to allow the supply of Russian diesel, but American companies are reluctant to accept the cargoes.

American companies are avoiding buying the diesel, fearing involvement in a controversial move and possible exposure to sanctions from other Western countries. The lack of buyers is the reason for the change of routes.

Trump hoped to lower fuel prices through the deal with Putin. In parallel, Kushner and Witkoff arrived in Moscow for peace talks.