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Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker Delivers 700,000 Barrels to Cuba

4/5/2026

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The sanctioned Russian oil tanker Anatoly Kolodkin docked at Cuba's Matanzas terminal.
The tanker unloaded 700,000 barrels of crude.
The move followed Cuba's release of 2,010 prisoners and aligns with ongoing negotiations, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's blockade claims.
Analysts say these actions may be reciprocal gestures to build confidence.
Cuba's economy remains strained, with about 40% of Cubans on state support and concerns about a shift to private business.

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The sanctioned Russian oil tanker Anatoly Kolodkin docked at Cuba's Matanzas terminal.
The tanker unloaded 700,000 barrels of crude.
The move followed Cuba's release of 2,010 prisoners and aligns with ongoing negotiations, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's blockade claims.
Analysts say these actions may be reciprocal gestures to build confidence.
Cuba's economy remains strained, with about 40% of Cubans on state support and concerns about a shift to private business.