Summary
A Russian tanker carrying oil has arrived in Cuba, marking the first delivery since January. This follows comments by President Donald Trump that suggested a possible loosening of a U.S. oil blockade on Cuba.
Key Facts
- A Russian oil tanker called Anatoly Kolodkin has delivered oil to Cuba.
- This is the first oil shipment to Cuba since January.
- President Trump recently mentioned he had "no problem" with countries like Russia sending supplies to Cuba.
- The U.S. had imposed a de facto oil blockade on Cuba, leading to fuel shortages and power outages.
- The tanker carried a "humanitarian shipment" of 100,000 tonnes of crude oil.
- Cuba has faced severe fuel shortages, affecting its hospitals and economy.
- Tensions exist between the U.S. and Cuba, with ongoing negotiations and economic challenges for Cuba.
