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Trump announces deal for up to 3 million tonnes of Russian diesel after Putin call
The US Treasury issued a temporary licence for Russian-origin diesel transactions as the two presidents agreed to maintain direct intelligence and administrative contacts.
Donald Trump said after a telephone call with Vladimir Putin that an agreement covers supplies of up to 3 million tonnes of Russian diesel fuel to the United States and global markets, with volumes and delivery schedules depending on the condition of Russian oil refineries.
Trump said Russia was ready to ship 300,000 tonnes in the near term, followed by 500,000 tonnes in November and an additional 1 million tonnes thereafter.
The Kremlin said the call also covered the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, economic cooperation and the situation surrounding Iran. Moscow reaffirmed its readiness to supply oil and petroleum products to the US and global markets. The two leaders agreed to maintain direct contacts through their presidential administrations, intelligence services and other government agencies.
The US Treasury Department announced the issuance of a temporary general licence authorising transactions involving Russian-origin diesel fuel.
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