A tanker carrying 40,000 tonnes of Russian diesel is heading to New York following a deal between Putin and Trump, according to exclusive Reuters data. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
The cargo marks one of the first major shipments under a new agreement between Russia and the United States. The tanker's course toward New York signals a new phase in energy cooperation between the two countries.
Reuters notes that the information was disseminated based on specific data. However, the full text of the agreement and official statements from the parties have not yet been published.
The shipment of 40,000 tonnes of diesel indicates a revival of trade and economic ties between Russia and the US. Previously, there had been no information about sending Russian petroleum products to the US in such volumes.
Experts may view this step as a tangible sign of warming relations between the two countries. Nevertheless, no official comments have been received from the White House or the Kremlin yet.
According to Reuters, additional information about the tanker's arrival time in New York and its further fate will become known in the near future.