Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for U.S. despite Ukraine's protests

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Russia says a tanker carrying 40,000 tons of Russian diesel has set sail for the United States, despite Ukrainian protests. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the shipment is the first of its kind.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said earlier this week that the first shipment would amount to 40,000 tons of diesel, according to Russia's Interfax news agency