Sanctioned Russian Diesel Ships Head to US Ports as 300,000 Tons Approach
Four tankers carrying roughly 300,000 tons of sanctioned Russian diesel are reportedly heading toward the United States, prompting warnings from state officials and protests from Ukrainian-American groups.
Four tankers carrying about 300,000 tons of Russian diesel are reportedly sailing toward the United States, even though the ships are under sanctions from the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine. New Jersey's governor has warned potential buyers that purchasing the fuel carries legal risks [1].
A separate 140,000-ton shipment of Russian diesel is reportedly bound for the Port of New York on November 6-7. The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America has urged Governor Kathy Hochul to help block it and is organizing protests from New York to Rome against the fuel deal as Russian fuel returns to U.S. ports [2].
The developments come as the United States announced a new round of sanctions against Cuba on Thursday, targeting an oil shipping network and related individuals and entities. The move comes alongside steps preparing additional restrictions on Cuban economic sectors, including electronics, manufacturing, maritime transport, and technology [3].