Russian oil tanker reaches Cuba after Trump appears to loosen blockade
The tanker has reached Cuban waters just hours after Donald Trump said he had "no problem" with it.
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Notable Quotes
"I had no problem with countries, including Russia, sending supplies to the island."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We have a tanker out there. We don't mind having somebody get a boatload because they need... they have to survive."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Cuba's finished. They have a bad regime. They have very bad and corrupt leadership, and whether or not they get a boat of oil it's not going to matter."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Russia considered it its duty to step up and provide necessary assistance to our Cuban friends."
— Dmitri Peskov , Executive
"I told them, if a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it’s Russia or not."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It doesn’t help him. He loses one boatload of oil, that’s all it is."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Russia сonsiders it its duty not to stand aside, but to provide the necessary assistance to our Cuban friends."
— Dmitry Peskov , Politician
"No tengo ningún problema con la llegada del petrolero ruso a Cuba."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Si un país quiere enviar petróleo a Cuba ahora mismo, no tengo ningún problema, sea Rusia o no."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem with that, whether it’s Russia or not."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Si un país quiere enviar petróleo a Cuba ahora mismo no tengo ningún problema, sea Rusia u otro."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"la Casa Blanca quiere nuevos líderes en Cuba."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"Si un país quiere enviar petróleo a Cuba ahora mismo, no tengo ningún problema con ello."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem with that, whether it’s Russia or not."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"If a country wants to send some oil to Cuba right now, I have no problem with that, whether it's Russia or not."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It doesn't help him. He loses one ship of oil, that's all it is."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I would rather let (the tanker) come in whether it's Russia or whoever because the people need heating."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Dmitri Peskov is the spokesman for the Kremlin.
Kremlin spokesperson, commenting on the role of European mediators in negotiations.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Current President of Cuba who has faced numerous challenges during his administration.
Cuban President and leader of the Communist Party.
Nicolas Maduro is the President of Venezuela.
The President of Venezuela, involved in a long-standing political crisis.
Sergei Tsivilev is the Russian Energy Minister.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
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The tanker has reached Cuban waters just hours after Donald Trump said he had "no problem" with it.
President Trump stated he has 'no problem' with a Russian oil tanker delivering humanitarian aid to Cuba, despite the ongoing U.S. oil blockade aimed at pressuring regime change on the island.
In March 2026, the United States authorized the entry of a Russian oil tanker, the Anatoly Kolodkin, carrying over 730,000 barrels of crude oil, marking a relaxation of the energy blockade imposed on Cuba.
A Russian tanker carrying crude oil is approaching Cuba, with President Trump signaling a relaxation of the U.S. oil blockade, allowing the shipment to proceed.
A Russian oil tanker named 'Anatoly Kolodkin' has arrived in Cuba with 730,000 barrels of oil, alleviating the island's energy crisis after months of blackouts and internal blockades.
A Russian oil tanker named Anatoly Kolodkin, carrying 700,000 barrels of crude oil, is heading to Cuba after departing from the port of Primorsk, Russia, marking a significant event amid the U.S. energy blockade.
A Russian oil tanker, the Anatoly Kolodkin, has arrived in Cuba with 100,000 tons of crude oil, marking the first oil shipment to the island in three months, with the unusual permission of U.S. President Donald Trump.
President Trump signaled a reversal on blocking oil shipments to Cuba, allowing a Russian tanker to pass, providing a lifeline to the country's economy under a de facto oil blockade imposed by Washington.
President Trump stated he has 'no problem' with a Russian oil tanker delivering aid to Cuba, which has been struggling due to the U.S. oil blockade.
President Trump indicated a reversal in U.S. policy by allowing a Russian oil tanker to deliver a 'humanitarian shipment' to Cuba, signaling a shift in the blockade stance.
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