Some of Putin's "diesel" tankers bound for the US suddenly changed course - one went through Gibraltar to the Mediterranean Sea, and the other to South America, writes the FT. A third tanker loaded with Russian diesel - the Greek vessel Agioi Panandes - continues on its way to the US, but also indicates that it is "awaiting orders". One of the reasons why analysts cite threats from New Jersey Governor Mickey Sherrill, who said companies receiving tankers with Russian diesel would face severe secondary sanctions. "Given the apparent indecision of US buyers due to regulatory, legislative and sanctions issues, it would not be a big surprise if this tanker (Agioi Fanendes - EP) also changed course and turned away from the US," said Kepler analyst Matt Smith. "Even if Congress is not yet controlled by Democrats, it appears that reintegrating Russia into the global economy is not going to be easy. Even with an administration in power that is trying to do this," said Yaakov Meldgaard, CEO of the oil products shipping company TORM.

Some of Putin's "diesel" tankers bound for the US suddenly changed course - one went through Gibraltar to the Mediterranean Sea, and the other to South America, writes the FT. A third tanker loaded with Russian diesel - the Greek vessel Agioi Panandes - continues on its way to the US, but also indicates that it is "awaiting orders". One of the reasons why analysts cite threats from New Jersey Governor Mickey Sherrill, who said companies receiving tankers with Russian diesel would face severe secondary sanctions. "Given the apparent indecision of US buyers due to regulatory, legislative and sanctions issues, it would not be a big surprise if this tanker (Agioi Fanendes - EP) also changed course and turned away from the US," said Kepler analyst Matt Smith. "Even if Congress is not yet controlled by Democrats, it appears that reintegrating Russia into the global economy is not going to be easy. Even with an administration in power that is trying to do this," said Yaakov Meldgaard, CEO of the oil products shipping company TORM.