Russia Delivers Crucial Fuel Shipment to Cuba Amid US Blockade Tensions
A Russian tanker recently arrived at a Cuban port carrying crude oil, marking a significant shipment amid Cuba’s persistent energy shortages linked to the US embargo. The Cuban government publicly thanked Russia for this essential energy support, framing it as a response to the United States' efforts to restrict fuel supplies and pressure the Cuban population. The Kremlin also emphasized its role in assisting Cuba, highlighting Moscow’s unwillingness to abandon an ally facing severe fuel scarcity. This delivery came shortly after US President Donald Trump indicated a willingness not to enforce the de facto blockade on fuel shipments, signaling a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Mar 2026 18:54
Trump approves Russian oil tanker delivery to Cuba amid ongoing fuel blockade
In a significant development, US President Trump has announced his approval for a Russian oil tanker to deliver crude oil to crisis-stricken Cuba, amidst the ongoing fuel blockade imposed by Washington. The announcement is part of an effort to alleviate the dire energy crisis facing the island nation, which has been significantly exacerbated due to sanctions and economic hardships. The decision allows the Russian tanker, named Anatoly Kolodkin, carrying approximately 730,000 barrels of crude oil, to dock at the western port of Matanzas in Cuba. The tanker was reported to be off the northeastern coast of Cuba soon after President... [Continue Reading]
