Sanctioned Russian tanker authorized to enter Cuba despite US blockade as it approaches the island
A sanctioned Russian tanker is authorized and expected to arrive tomorrow (Tuesday) as it sails toward Cuba under President Trump's administration which has stated there are no problems with its entry regardless of the sanctions status, prompting Cuban officials who must now determine priority access for crude oil before docking occurs later Tuesday morning in what remains one of several recent attempts by sanctioned ships to bypass US restrictions.
Key Points
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1A sanctioned Russian oil tanker is expected to arrive in Cuba on Tuesday despite US economic and maritime restrictions.
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2US President Donald Trump has authorized the entry of this specific vessel, stating there are no problems with its origin or sanctions status.
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3The Cuban government must now define priority protocols for how it will utilize crude from a ship that faces international penalties but enjoys presidential clearance.
Developments
Perspectives
Un pétrolier russo sancionado par les États-Unis est attendu mardi à Cuba, ce qui pourrait défier la politique du président américain.
— [Mar 30, 01:59] Un pétrolier russe sous sanctions dèfie Donald Trump (Partner-feeds.20min.ch)'Aucun problème', qu'il s'agisse d'un pétrolier russo ou non : le président américain a autorisé l'accès du navire à Cuba.
— [Mar 30, 01:45] ' Aucun problème, qu'il s'agisse de la Russie ou non ': un pétrolier russe sous sanctions autorisé par Trump à Cuba (Feeds.leparisien.fr)'Trump permitiría que el petróleo ruso ingresara en Cuba', según fuentes cubanas.
— [Mar 30, 12:45] Petrolero se acerca al puerto de La Habana y la Marina Nacional debe definir quién tiene prioridad para usarlo (Clarin)