Cuba Braces for First Russian Oil Delivery as Energy Crisis Intensifies
As Cuba faces severe power outages, the country prepares to receive its first shipment of Russian oil in 2023, signaling its reliance on foreign energy sources.
Cuba is preparing to receive its first shipment of Russian oil this year, a move that comes just days after the government announced it was relying on natural gas, solar power, and thermoelectric plants to cope with the ongoing energy crisis that has led to severe power outages across the country.
The impending arrival of the Russian oil shipment underscores Cuba's growing dependence on foreign energy sources as it struggles to meet its domestic energy needs. The country's aging and dilapidated infrastructure, combined with the impact of U.S. sanctions, has made it increasingly difficult for Cuba to produce and distribute sufficient energy to its population.
Source: NPR
