Seven oil tankers carrying 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel sail towards US
Transport is first phase of deal between Trump and Putin – but there is uncertainty over whether vessels will unloadSeven oil tankers carrying an estimated 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel...
By Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor · The Guardian World
Transport is first phase of deal between Trump and Putin – but there is uncertainty over whether vessels will unload Seven oil tankers carrying an estimated 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel are now sailing towards the US, though it is uncertain if the vessels will be able to unload amid a political row about the legality of the shipments. The transport, tracked by the pressure group Greenpeace , is the first phase of a contentious supply deal negotiated between presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin earlier this month, reversing years of sanctions on Russia oil. Continue reading...