Cuba's economic and energy crisis worsens as Trump threatens action

Cuba is facing deepening economic and energy shortages as President Trump threatens new action against the island nation, which continues to defy existing U.S. sanctions. Russia is signaling support for Cuba by sending two tankers of crude oil, declaring "unwavering solidarity" even as Washington tightens pressure. The Trump administration's threatened measures come as Cuba struggles with fuel shortages and power blackouts that have crippled its economy. The standoff highlights the geopolitical divide over Cuba, with Moscow backing Havana while the U.S. seeks to enforce its longstanding embargo. The situation puts Cuban citizens increasingly at risk of worsening shortages while international players position themselves over the island's future.