Russia to Ship Emergency Oil & Fuel to Cuba Amid Deep Crisis — A Direct Blow to U.S. Pressure🇷🇺🛢️🇨🇺

Russia is preparing to send crude oil and petroleum products to Cuba as humanitarian aid in the coming days, according to Russian officials cited by Izvestia and global news outlets. This emergency energy lifeline comes as the island faces its worst fuel shortage in years, with jet fuel stocks collapsing and international airlines unable to refuel on the island — forcing carriers like Rossiya and Nordwind to fly only return flights to repatriate tourists.

Cuba hasn’t received significant oil imports since late 2025, after U.S. policies disrupted shipments from longtime suppliers like Venezuela and Mexico. The Kremlin has publicly accused the United States of trying to “suffocate” Cuba’s economy through these restrictions — a harsh diplomatic escalation from Washington under President Donald Trump.

The planned shipments are being framed by Moscow as humanitarian support, but they also signal a high-stakes geopolitical echo of Cold War-era alliances. With Cuban fuel stocks near collapse and daily life strained by rationing and outages, this move could prove decisive in keeping basic services running — and redefining power dynamics in the region.