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US Allows Russia to Deliver Oil Tanker Relief Amid Blockade Tensions

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On Sunday night, President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States will permit a Russian oil tanker off Cuban waters to deliver its payload as humanitarian relief. Speaking aboard Air Force One and later reiterating his stance on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), he stated there is "no problem" with this action despite ongoing U.S.-imposed sanctions against Cuba's energy sector.

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    President Donald Trump stated he had no problem with Russian supplying crude oil directly via tankers to Cuba.
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    Trump's comments indicate the United States will allow sanctioned vessels from Moscow to deliver fuel despite existing sanctions and blockades against Havana.
Mar 30, 14:57 President Trump stated he has no problem with Russian oil shipments to Cuba despite the U.S. fuel blockade.

US President Donald Trump stated he will allow the delivery of Russian crude to Cuba, effectively relaxing an energy crisis caused by Washington's own fuel blockade.

— [Mar 30, 2:57] ABC News Australia

Trump confirmed that Moscow can send oil shipments directly to Cuban citizens despite existing US sanctions and de facto blockades on the island nation.

— (AFP) AFP News Agency
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