
First U.S. crude oil shipment heads to Belarus this week: Pompeo
Reuters WASHINGTON – The first shipment of U.S. crude oil is heading to Belarus this week, fulfilling a commitment made in February, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said. The shipment involves by U.S. firm United Energy Trading, with the assistance of U.S. firm Getka and Polish partner UNIMOT. “This competitive deal … strengthens Belarusian sovereignty and independence, demonstrates that