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Russia Delivers 700,000 Barrels of Oil to Energy-Strapped Cuba

4/15/2026

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Russia will continue supplying oil to Cuba, with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov confirming a delivery of 700,000 barrels.
Cuba faces severe energy shortages after the United States halted Venezuela's oil exports following President Nicolas Maduro's capture.
Despite previous threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose punitive tariffs on Cuba's oil suppliers, he indicated no objection to Russian shipments.
The United States will review future deliveries on a case-by-case basis.

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Russia will continue supplying oil to Cuba, with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov confirming a delivery of 700,000 barrels.
Cuba faces severe energy shortages after the United States halted Venezuela's oil exports following President Nicolas Maduro's capture.
Despite previous threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose punitive tariffs on Cuba's oil suppliers, he indicated no objection to Russian shipments.
The United States will review future deliveries on a case-by-case basis.