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Russia's Oil Aid to Cuba Faces U.S. Tariff Threat

2/5/2026

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  • Russia will continue supplying oil to Cuba, according to Viktor Coronelli, Russia's Ambassador to Cuba.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump declared Cuba a significant threat to U.S. national security.
  • Trump said the United States has begun high-level discussions with Cuban officials and plans to impose tariffs on oil-exporting countries.
  • These actions are expected to curb oil shipments and worsen fuel shortages while increasing costs for food and transportation in Cuba.