# Tankers Change Course After US-Russia Diesel Deal

> US sanctions on Russian diesel shift as tankers reroute to Brazil and Mediterranean.
- Title: Tankers Change Course After US-Russia Diesel Deal · Dw
- Summary: US sanctions on Russian diesel shift as tankers reroute to Brazil and Mediterranean.
- Keywords: russian diesel, sanctions, tankers, brazil, mediterranean, trump, putin, new jersey, mikie sherrill, connecticut senator
- Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/tankers-carrying-russian-diesel-to-the-us-change-course/a-79870807?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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- Topics: us, russian diesel, sanctions, tankers, brazil, mediterranean, trump, putin, new jersey, mikie sherrill, connecticut senator, news
## Tankers Change Course
Two sanctioned tankers carrying Russian diesel to the US changed course to Brazil and Mediterranean.

> Fake. Tankers destined for the US continue on course
## US Eases Russian Oil Sanctions
Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil last month to secure diesel shipments as prices skyrocketed.
## Russia Denies Diversion Reports
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev called reports of tankers changing course 'fake' and said they remain on course.

> Fake. Tankers destined for the US continue on course
## State Threatens Penalties
New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill warned port operators to turn away Russian fuel ships and impose harsh penalties.
## Key takeaway

Two tankers carrying Russian diesel to the US changed course to Brazil and Mediterranean after Trump eased sanctions, while Russia denied reports of diversion.