Story perspectives

Russian Tanker Brings 700k Barrels, Eases Cuba Blackouts

4/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

A Russian-flagged tanker delivered the first large oil shipment to Cuba since the United States halted fuel supplies.
The Anatoly Kolodkin off-loaded 700,000 barrels of Urals crude at Matanzas Bay, processing at Cienfuegos refinery starting April 17.
Cubans reported noticeably fewer blackouts after the fuel entered the grid.
Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy said the fuel will run out by month-end.
President Donald Trump permitted delivery on humanitarian grounds.

1 of 1

Story summary

A Russian-flagged tanker delivered the first large oil shipment to Cuba since the United States halted fuel supplies.
The Anatoly Kolodkin off-loaded 700,000 barrels of Urals crude at Matanzas Bay, processing at Cienfuegos refinery starting April 17.
Cubans reported noticeably fewer blackouts after the fuel entered the grid.
Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy said the fuel will run out by month-end.
President Donald Trump permitted delivery on humanitarian grounds.