Sanctioned Russian oil tanker due in Cuba, defying U.S. fuel blockade
A sanctioned Russian oil tanker is due to arrive in Cuba on Monday, confronting an informal U.S. fuel blockade of the island, shipping data shows.
A Russian oil tanker subject to U.S. sanctions is scheduled to arrive in Cuba on Monday, according to shipping data. The vessel’s approach confronts a de facto American fuel blockade affecting the energy-starved island, highlighting tensions over fuel shipments. Shipping records indicate the tanker is proceeding despite the sanctions.