U.S. Lifts Blockade for Russian Tanker Heading to Cuba
The U.S., led by President Trump who appears intent on relaxing restrictions as reported across major outlets including The Washington Post and AFP News Agency, has signaled it will allow a Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba despite the island's energy crisis.
Key Points
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1The U.S., following President Trump's apparent relaxation of policy, has decided to allow an oil tanker from Russia carrying crude under sanctions to reach Cuba.
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2This decision marks a significant shift after months where the island faced what amounted to de facto fuel blockade due to American pressure and restrictions.
Developments
Perspectives
The U.S. will let a Russian oil tanker reach Cuba, breaking Trump's effective fuel blockade.
— thehindu.comA required part of this site couldn't load due to browser settings or network issues; the article content could not be retrieved from The Guardian on March 29 at 10:56 PM EST (Mar 3, Mar 4).
— (The Guardian)Breaking News confirms that a Russian oil tanker will reach Cuba after months of what amounted to an American fuel blockade.
— NYTimesA U.S. sanctioned Russian crude-oil-filled tank is scheduled for Monday arrival in Cuba, challenging the de facto energy-starved island's blockage according to shipping data from AFP News Agency on March 29 at Mar (Mar).
— (AFP)The tanker full of oil could reach its expected destination by Tuesday as a lifeline amid intense U.S. pressure.
— [Nytimes]The United States has allowed a Russian-owned oil tanker carrying 10 million barrels of crude from Russia's Sakhalin-2 field to enter Cuban waters despite the Trump administration's effective fuel blockade. This decision marks an exception, as similar tankers previously had their cargo seized or diverted upon arrival in Cuba under current U.S.-Cuba relations policies regarding Russian energy imports and sanctions on Venezuela.
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