U.S. allowing Russian oil into Cuba is "uncomfortable," but understandable, congresswoman says
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The U.S. allowed Russian oil tankers to deliver fuel to Cuba despite the decades-long embargo due to Cuba's energy crisis.
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The U.S. has allowed Russian oil tankers to reach Cuba despite the long-standing American blockade, with Russia announcing plans to send a second shipment after the first arrived earlier this week. Cuba faces an acute energy crisis that prompted the White House to permit the Russian deliveries to proceed. Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida, whose constituents include many Cuban Americans, acknowledged the decision is "uncomfortable" but said it is understandable given the humanitarian situation on the island. The move reflects a rare divergence from the strict embargo policy the U.S. has maintained against Cuba for decades, prioritizing immediate energy needs over Cold War-era restrictions.
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