Trump Signals Open Door for Russian Oil to Cuba Amid Fuel Shortage

President Trump said he does not plan to block a Russian oil tanker delivering about 730,000 barrels of crude to Cuba, a surprising shift as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages. The shipment, linked to Russia and discussed amid ongoing sanctions, could provide a temporary lifeline and suggests possible renewed U.S.–Cuba engagement, though officials say sanctions policy remains and future humanitarian shipments will be considered case by case. Analysts view the move as potentially humanitarian relief, a sign of talks resuming, or a shift in priorities, but not a long-term solution to Cuba’s energy needs.