Is Russian Oil Headed for Cuba, Testing the U.S. Blockade?

A Russian oil tanker is being closely tracked to see if it will challenge the Trump administration’s blockade on Cuba.

Is US starving millions in Cuba? What to know about oil blockade squeezing island

Since January 2026, U.S. tariffs have effectively blocked oil sales to Cuba.

Rolling Blackouts, Hospital Shortages: How the U.S. Oil Blockade Is Impacting Cuba

In recent days, as the energy crisis has worsened, the Cuban government has called for dialogue with the U.S. government. Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Monday denounced the "cruel aggression" of ...

Cuba opens talks with U.S. as oil blockade takes a toll

By Daniel Trotta and Dave Sherwood HAVANA, March 13 (Reuters) - Cuba has opened talks with the U.S. government, President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Friday, as an oil blockade imposed by U.S. President ...