Russian oil tanker with 100,000 tons of crude arrives at the port of Matanzas in Cuba
A Russian oil tanker with 100,000 tons of crude arrived at the port of Matanzas, in Cuba, amid the energy crisis that the island is going through and after months without receiving oil supplies.
TL;DR
- A Russian oil tanker, the Anatoli Kolodkin, carrying 100,000 tons of crude oil has arrived in Matanzas, Cuba.
- This is the first oil shipment to Cuba in three months, arriving amidst a severe energy crisis.
- The US has placed sanctions on Cuba, which have deepened the energy crisis.
- The US described the arrival of the Russian tanker as being for 'humanitarian reasons'.
- Russia has stated its commitment to continuing to provide aid to Cuba.
- The US previously threatened tariffs on those supplying oil to Cuba.
- Cuba faces prolonged daily blackouts and near-total economic paralysis due to energy shortages.
- Mexico is working with Cuban authorities to reactivate oil supply to the island.