Deputy PM Alexander Novak has confirmed the first shipments under an agreement with Washington aimed at easing the global fuel crisis

Russia has dispatched three tankers carrying diesel fuel to the United States under an agreement reached between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has announced.

The vessels are already sailing toward the eastern Atlantic coast, Novak said on Friday, adding that most of the additional fuel supplies could come from Russian energy giant Rosneft.

“In accordance with the previously announced agreements to saturate the global diesel market, Russia will ensure additional supplies of diesel fuel to world markets and the United States,” Novak said.

Moscow has eased its restrictions on diesel exports, allowing Russian companies to ship up to 500,000 tons of fuel to international markets in October while ensuring domestic demand remains fully covered.…