# First Russian diesel supplies to US could take at least 2–3 weeks, Novak says

https://mins.news/en/item/101102

- TASS, 2026-10-15 09:04 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2202365

> Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the first diesel shipments to the US could take at least two to three weeks, allowing time to sign a contract, load the fuel, charter a vessel and send it to buyers. He said an agreement should be reached as soon as possible.

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