# Russian Diesel Ships Change Course

> Two Russian diesel tankers rerouted from US ports amid legal concerns over Trump-Putin deal.
- Title: Russian Diesel Ships Change Course · Clarín | Shortify
- Summary: Two Russian diesel tankers rerouted from US ports amid legal concerns over Trump-Putin deal.
- Keywords: russian diesel, tankers, trump putin agreement, sanctioned ships, legal concerns, diesel imports, us ports, argentina, Clarín
- Source: Clarín — https://clarin.com/estados-unidos/buques-con-diesel-ruso-cambian-de-rumbo-y-generan-dudas-sobre-envios-a-eeuu_0_fB6e57vZBA.html
- Author: Agencia AP
- Published: 2026-11-05T23:10:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us, russian diesel, tankers, trump putin agreement, sanctioned ships, legal concerns, diesel imports, us ports, news, argentina
## Trump's Diesel Deal
Trump announced a deal with Putin to make over 300,000 tons of russian diesel available immediately for us markets.
## Legal Warnings
State and federal officials warned managing russian diesel shipments could cause legal consequences.
## Tankers Change Course
Two sanctioned oil tankers that were heading to us east coast changed course to brazil and mediterranean.
## Third Vessel Unclear
A third tanker changed its destination from new york to 'for orders', leaving discharge point open.
## State Response
New jersey governor mikie sherrill urged port operators to reject russian diesel ships to avoid legal penalties.
## Senate Pressure
A bipartisan group of senators called for trump to cancel the deal, warning it would give putin a financial lifeline.
## Government Stance
The treasury department said the diesel exemption was legal and in compliance with all applicable laws.
## Kremlin Response
The kremlin denied reports of rerouted ships, stating all diesel would find buyers.
## Key takeaway

Two sanctioned Russian oil tankers diverted from US ports after federal warnings about legal risks from Trump's diesel import agreement with Putin.