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Briefing: Cuba to receive shipment of Russia oil after US lifts pressure

Strategic angle: A Russian oil tanker is set to deliver crude oil to Cuba amid changing US policies.

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Updated 12 days ago
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The Russian oil tanker Anatoly Kolodkin is scheduled to arrive at the port of Matanzas, Cuba, delivering crucial crude oil to the island nation.

This shipment is particularly important for Cuba's energy infrastructure, which has faced challenges due to previous sanctions and supply disruptions.

The timing of this delivery coincides with a shift in US policy towards Cuba, potentially altering the dynamics of energy sourcing and geopolitical relations in the region.