Kremlin Ships Second Oil Cargo to Cuba as US Sanctions Bite
Russia sends another oil tanker to Cuba as the island nation grapples with an energy crisis caused by US sanctions and economic blockade.
In a move that highlights the growing tensions between the United States and Russia, the Kremlin has announced it is sending a second ship carrying crude oil to Cuba. This comes just days after a Russian tanker brought approximately 700,000 barrels of crude to the island nation in response to the ongoing energy crisis it is facing due to the US economic blockade.
The latest delivery is seen as a direct challenge to the US sanctions and efforts to isolate Cuba economically. Cuba has been grappling with widespread power outages and fuel shortages for months, leading the government to seek alternative sources of energy from its allies, including Russia.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera
