Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced that a fourth tanker of Russian diesel is set to depart on October 28. This follows three others that are already en route to the Atlantic coast. Novak stated that Russia is implementing agreements reached between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump during a recent phone call.
The shipment is part of a broader plan where Russia is prepared to supply 300,000 tonnes of diesel in October, 500,000 tonnes in November, and 1 million tonnes in December. Novak indicated a potential to increase exports to 3 million tonnes per month. Russian officials claim this move will help lower global diesel prices by 5-6 percent.
Regarding the geopolitical context, Novak defended the trade deal while criticizing U.S. Democrats for opposing it. Aleksey Krutskikh noted that the actions of American Democrats, who are acting against the interests of their own country, are surprising. Russia has also expressed willingness to resume gas supplies to Europe, arguing that European consumers are overpaying for expensive LNG. Novak suggested that the Nord Stream pipelines remain strategically important for Europe's energy security, while noting that Russia is pivoting toward Asian markets, where it remains a competitive energy supplier.
Regarding the geopolitical context, Novak defended the trade deal while criticizing U.