World · 31 March 2026
Russian tanker delivers oil to Cuba, challenges US sanctions.
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A Russian tanker delivering oil to Cuba is challenging the effectiveness of US sanctions aimed at isolating the island. The shipment, allowed on a case-by-case basis despite a broader blockade, offers temporary relief to Cuba’s severe fuel shortages. However, officials stress it does not signal a policy shift, highlighting tensions between humanitarian concerns and Washington’s efforts to pressure Cuba’s government. ([The Wall Street Journal][1])
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