Trump says he has "no problem" with Russian tanker bringing oil to Cuba

CBS News
March 30, 2026
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Trump approves Russian oil tanker fuel delivery to Cuba, signaling shift away from embargo enforcement.

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President Trump said he has "no problem" with a Russian oil tanker delivering fuel to Cuba, responding to a New York Times report about the shipment. His comment suggests a shift from previous U.S. policy restricting energy supplies to the island nation under the long-standing embargo. The statement could ease tensions with Moscow while signaling potential changes to Trump's approach toward Cuba, a geopolitical adversary for decades. The tanker's arrival would provide much-needed fuel to Cuba, which has faced severe energy shortages and relies heavily on oil imports. Trump's openness to the shipment may indicate his administration's willingness to deprioritize Cuba sanctions enforcement compared to the Biden administration.

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Trump stated he has no problem with Russian oil tanker delivering fuel to Cuba, reversing prior embargo restrictions.

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