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Russia and Cuba Reinforce Energy Alliance Amid Massive Blackouts
Moscow and Havana hold the 23rd Intergovernmental Commission as new Russian oil supplies arrive to alleviate the island's energy collapse.
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Unloading of 100,000 Tons of Russian Oil Completed in Cuba
The oil tanker Anatoli Kolodkin finished unloading crude in Matanzas, a vital respite amid power outages affecting over 50% of the island.
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Russia sends second oil tanker to Cuba to ease energy crisis
A second shipment of Russian crude sets sail for the island to break the energy blockade and mitigate the massive blackouts affecting the country.
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Trump to Cuba: 'Let's reach a deal before it's too late'
Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Cuba by blocking oil tankers while proposing a deal to avoid a humanitarian and migration collapse.
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Russian Fuel Arrives in Cuba Amidst Total Energy Crisis
The Russian tanker Anatoly Kolodkin arrives in Cuba with 730,000 barrels of oil, offering temporary relief from massive blackouts.
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Russian Tanker Anatoly Kolodkin: Spy Fears and Tension in Cuba
The arrival of the Anatoly Kolodkin with Russian oil in Cuba sparks intelligence alerts in Washington over the Kremlin's spy operations and the Lourdes base.
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Russian Fuel Tanker for Cuba Changes Course After U.S. Sanctions
The tanker Sea Horse, carrying 200,000 barrels of Russian diesel, diverted to Trinidad following pressure from Washington, worsening Cuba's energy crisis.
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Russian Tankers Defy U.S. Blockade with Fuel Bound for Cuba
Two vessels, the Sea Horse and Anatoly Kolodkin, are racing to the island with crude and diesel as Cuba faces its worst power crisis in decades.
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Maduro Fall Accelerates Migration: Cuba Loses 90% Venezuelan Oil
Maduro regime collapse cuts 90% of Cuban oil supply, intensifying 2026 migration crisis toward the United States with major implications.
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Cuba's Oil Crisis: Moscow's Ultimatum Amid Trump's Sanctions
Russia warns about oil supplies to Cuba as Trump's sanctions pressure the island's economy. Discover the impact on the energy crisis.
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Russian Oil Tanker 'Sea Horse' Defies Trump Blockade, Approaches Cuba
The Sea Horse vessel, carrying Russian fuel, maneuvers to bypass Trump sanctions and alleviate the energy crisis on the island.
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US Approves Sale of Venezuelan Oil to Cuba's Private Sector
Donald Trump's administration allows companies to apply for licenses to resell Venezuelan crude to SMEs and humanitarian organizations on the island.
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Russian Tanker Sea Horse Heads to Cuba, Testing Trump's Oil Blockade
The Sea Horse carries 200,000 barrels of Russian diesel toward Cuba. It's expected in March and will test the US petroleum sanctions.
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US Already Shipping Fuel to Cuba: 10 Tankers Arrive via Private Route
US companies with federal OFAC licenses have shipped at least 10 fuel tankers to Cuba, opening an unprecedented channel amid the crisis.
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Venezuela loads 150K barrels for Cuba despite US blockade
A Venezuelan tanker finished loading 150,000 barrels of gasoline bound for Cuba this week, defying Washington's unprecedented oil blockade against the island.
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Oil Tanker Nicos I.V. Arrives in Matanzas Amid Energy Crisis
An oil tanker entered Cuba's Matanzas Bay on Monday, the first since January amid the U.S. petroleum blockade.
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U.S. Considers Sending Limited Fuel Shipment to Cuba Amid Crisis
Washington weighs a humanitarian fuel delivery to Cuba as the island faces daily blackouts and critical shortages of cooking gas and diesel.
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Fire at Havana's Ñico López Refinery Deepens Cuba's Energy Crisis
A fire at Cuba's largest refinery was quickly controlled. The blaze hit a warehouse, not processing areas, but heightens fears amid severe fuel shortages.
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UN Experts Condemn US Energy Blockade Against Cuba
Three UN rapporteurs call Trump's executive order blocking oil supplies to Cuba a grave violation of international law.
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China Sends Rice to Cuba but Avoids Oil Commitment
Beijing announces 90,000 tons of rice and $80M in emergency aid, but won't confirm fuel shipments amid U.S. sanctions pressure.
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Mexico Halts Oil Shipments to Cuba for First Time in a Decade
Facing Trump's tariff threats, Mexico completely stops crude oil shipments to Cuba. It's the first time in ten years the island has received no Mexican oil.
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Trump Insists He's Negotiating with Cuba While Havana Denies It
The US president claims he's 'close' to a deal with Cuba, but Díaz-Canel's government maintains there's no formal dialogue underway.