U.S. to Allow Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba, Breaking Blockade

The Trump administration is allowing a Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, reversing course on efforts to block fuel shipments to the island. The vessel, carrying crude oil, is expected to arrive by Tuesday and represents a significant break from the U.S. policy of restricting energy supplies to the Cuban government. Cuba has faced severe fuel shortages amid economic crisis and decades of American sanctions and trade restrictions. The decision signals a potential shift in how the Trump administration will handle energy shipments to the island, which had been a focus of pressure from Washington. The move provides temporary relief to Cuba's energy crisis but underscores the broader tensions between U.S. policy toward the island and Russia's willingness to supply it.