Trump Reverses Cuba Oil Blockade Policy. A Russian tanker carrying 100,000 tons of crude oil arrived in Cuba on Monday, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy. President Trump stated he has "no problem" with Russian fuel shipments to the Caribbean nation, effectively reversing his administration's previous oil blockade. Cuba faces its worst energy crisis since the Soviet Union's collapse, with the island experiencing severe fuel shortages and widespread power blackouts affecting hospitals and essential services. The shipment represents a critical lifeline as Cuba has been cut off from Venezuelan oil supplies following U.S. military intervention. The Trump administration had previously threatened tariffs against countries sending crude to Cuba, but Russia dismissed these threats given minimal existing trade between the nations.
