The speaker stated that following the lifting of sanctions, freight, transportation, and insurance related to such transactions would no longer be subject to restrictions. This claim remains unverified pending official confirmation.
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economicOct 18, 2026
Russian diesel to enter US market 15-20 days after signing contracts
Summary
The US Department of Energy has identified the companies that will be the counterparties and buyers
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USRussia
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- TASS (Russia)(Russian State)
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