Summary
Russia is sending another ship loaded with oil to Cuba to help the country deal with its energy shortage. This follows a previous Russian oil delivery, which took place amid a U.S. fuel blockade that has led to blackouts and shortages in Cuba. The U.S. government, led by President Donald Trump, has allowed a waiver for the latest delivery for humanitarian reasons.
Key Facts
- Russia is sending a second oil shipment to Cuba.
- The first Russian oil tanker delivered about 700,000 barrels of crude to Cuba recently.
- Cuba is facing blackouts and shortages due to a U.S. blockade on fuel imports.
- The U.S. blockade started after the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
- Cuba and Russia are working together to stabilize Cuba's fuel supplies.
- President Trump's administration allowed the oil delivery for humanitarian reasons, with decisions made on a case-by-case basis.
- Protests occurred in Havana against the U.S. blockade.
