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US Lawmakers Challenge Russian Diesel Deal

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Following a 90-minute telephone conversation between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, Russia began partially lifting its diesel export ban on October 10, 2026. The agreement, described by President Trump as an ‘energy truce’ and a form of ‘energy leverage,’ outlines a phased supply increase to international markets and the United States to stabilize global fuel prices. To facilitate these transactions, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued general license number 135, valid until April 7, 2027. As of late October, Russian refineries have begun increasing diesel output toward 180,000 tonnes ~~daily, aided by a reduction in drone attacks on energy infrastructure. While Russia is expected to extend its diesel export ban through the end~~ daily. Seven tankers, carrying approximately 288,000 tons of ~~the year, it will utilize a quota system to fulfill supply commitments.~~ Russian ~~Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that three tankers~~ diesel, are ~~en route, with a fourth scheduled to depart~~ currently crossing the Atlantic toward the United States. Among the vessels identified by ~~October 28. To manage domestic shortages, Russia expects~~ Greenpeace Ukraine as being subject to ~~quadruple export quotas in November, potentially reaching approximately 2 million metric tons.~~ international sanctions are the Talisman, Leruo, and Primorye. Additionally, the Greek-owned tanker Agioi Fanendes is expected to arrive near New York around November 7. The deal faces intense opposition. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the arrangement as a “weak decision.” ~~Environmental group Greenpeace has also called on U.S. authorities to halt shipments, arguing the deal provides financial support for the war in Ukraine.~~ In response, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced the Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act to nullify the Treasury Department waiver. ~~Tensions escalated following reports~~ This legislation aims to render General License 135 ineffective, arguing that such imports violate the ~~Malta-flagged tanker Agioi Fanendes is transporting approximately 40,000 metric tons~~ Ending Importation of Russian ~~diesel toward the Port~~ Oil Act of ~~New York and New Jersey.~~ 2022. Senator Richard Blumenthal has formally warned the ~~shipowner,~~ shipowner of the Agioi Fanendes, Eastern Mediterranean Maritime Limited, to reverse course. Lawmakers have further cautioned financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, that facilitating these shipments could trigger criminal and civil liability.

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