Russian Diesel Tanker Identified as Ukraine Criticizes US Shipment

The tanker Agioi Fanendes is en route to New York with Russian fuel, drawing sharp criticism from Ukraine.

The oil tanker carrying a shipment of Russian diesel to the United States has been identified as the Agioi Fanendes, Myanmar International TV reported. According to financial news site Benzinga, this marks the first diesel cargo bound for New York since 2022, moving under an agreement between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin as US fuel prices remain elevated.

Meanwhile, the Kremlin confirmed that the tanker is en route to the United States, news site timesdaily reported. According to India News Network, the shipment has drawn criticism from Ukraine, which is protesting the resumption of Russian fuel imports.

Further details have not yet been released.