Ukrainian-American group urges New York governor to help block Russian diesel shipment
The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America is asking New York Governor Hochul to help block a 140,000-ton Russian diesel shipment bound for the Port of New York on 6–7 November.
The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, an organization representing Ukrainian-Americans, is urging New York Governor Hochul to help stop a 140,000-ton shipment of Russian diesel. According to the group, the cargo is bound for the Port of New York on 6–7 November.
Protests in several cities
The source text says Russian fuel is flowing back into US ports. Ukrainian-Americans are protesting the diesel deal, with demonstrations taking place from New York to Rome.
What is known and what is not
The available information does not say who is buying or carrying the shipment, what the legal basis for the deal is, or whether state officials have responded to the appeal. No figures on the size of the protests or the number of participants are given.
