Russia to send first 40,000-tonne diesel shipment to US after Putin-Trump deal. According to a WION report, Russia will send a vessel carrying a 40,000-tonne diesel shipment to US following an agreement between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. “We’ll meet the US’ needs to the extent of our capabilities,” Russian Deputy PM Alexander Novak said. Meanwhile, Putin said global diesel prices had fallen by 5-6% after the agreement.