🇨🇺🇺🇸 America allows a Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba and breaks its own blockade
According to The New York Times, the United States allowed a Russian oil tanker loaded with crude to reach Cuba in a move that reflects a real easing of the oil pressure imposed on the island, although the reasons for the decision were not clear even within the administration itself. However, reading the political scene suggests that what happened is not a radical shift in policy but a tactical retreat imposed by circumstances on Washington.
The full picture reveals the depth of the crisis within Cuba, where the restrictions imposed since the beginning of 2026 have led to a loss of essential energy sources, causing a severe electricity crisis and widespread fuel rationing. President Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged that the country had gone through a period without sufficient oil imports, which directly affected the daily lives of citizens.
In this context, Russia moved quickly to fill the gap, with Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev confirming that his country is sending shipments described as humanitarian to support Cuba in its crisis. The Russian tanker that left the port of Primorsk on March 8 carried about 730,000 barrels of oil, a quantity sufficient to meet needs for weeks while using camouflage methods on its route before arrival. This move was not just an oil shipment but a direct geopolitical message, as some analysts see Moscow using this step as leverage against Washington, especially in light of the multiple open files.
