# Russia to supply diesel to US after contract is signed, Novak says

https://mins.news/en/item/99794

- TASS, 2026-10-14 13:35 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2202051

> Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said it will take time to sign a contract and load a tanker for the first Russian diesel shipment to the United States. Contract work is under way with US executive authorities and companies.

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