Canada plans to assist Cuba while Washington squeezes the island - Reuters
Canada plans to assist Cuba while Washington squeezes the island Reuters
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"We are preparing a plan to assist. We are not prepared at this point to provide any details of the announcement."
— Anita Anand , Politician
"will not accept anything of the sort"
— Vladimir Putin , Politician
"the absolute right to import fuel from any willing exporter without interference or subordination to the unilateral coercive measures of the United States"
— Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla , Politician
Key People
Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister.
Bruno Rodriguez is the Foreign Minister of Cuba.
Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla is the Foreign Minister of Cuba.
A Republican U.S. Representative from Florida who has spoken on issues regarding Cuba.
Dmitry Medvedev is the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Russian Foreign Minister warning against US actions towards Iran.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
Tags
All Coverage
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxPenpKcXhKSUpCaVdrak13TzRqMVVXRmJUNGh3MVdfWHFEaUVfMkx2enpwZUVNQzdGVjFKNHdUWm10SU5faDV2TGRmZnlDX3o2Y2pWcWp4Q05oYnFCWnR6aDUwcU13WTh0ZUcxR1ZxS1JxOU1Sd2NoOEhzT1FreEpEdzBqcjZ6cVVtRnVQdXhNVDJhRGtjd3RfbHI5Vm9nczBGMHgzc1lwNzZTTGNyOWc?oc=5" target="_blank">Canada plans to assist Cuba while Washington squeezes the island</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Canada announced plans to assist Cuba amid escalating fuel shortages and blackouts caused by a U.S. oil embargo. Foreign Minister Anita Anand declined to provide specifics about the aid package.
Russian officials met with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez to discuss Cuba's fuel shortages and blackouts, urging the U.S. to lift its oil embargo and expressing support for Cuba's sovereignty.
Multiple airlines, including Air Canada, suspended flights to Cuba due to a jet fuel shortage caused by U.S. tariff threats on oil shipments to the island.
Air Canada has suspended flights to Cuba due to a shortage of aviation fuel, affecting approximately 3,000 customers.
Canada is working on an aid package for Cuba to address blackouts and severe fuel shortages worsened by a U.S. oil embargo. Specific details have not been provided.
Canada is preparing an aid package for Cuba, which is facing severe fuel shortages and blackouts exacerbated by a U.S. oil embargo. Foreign Minister Anita Anand confirmed the assistance plan but did not provide further details.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
North Korea warns US over Taiwan while Kim pledges support for Russia - Reuters
North Korea warns US over Taiwan while Kim pledges support for Russia Reuters
October 6, 2026 at 09:49 PMUSTR Greer says US "holding fast" on trade stance with Canada - Reuters
USTR Greer says US "holding fast" on trade stance with Canada Reuters
October 8, 2026 at 12:03 PMSyria weighs military aid for Saudi Arabia amid Yemen war, sources say - Reuters
Syria weighs military aid for Saudi Arabia amid Yemen war, sources say Reuters
October 7, 2026 at 06:21 PMCanada's employment surprisingly shrinks in September, jobless rate inches up - Reuters
Canada's employment surprisingly shrinks in September, jobless rate inches up Reuters
October 9, 2026 at 12:38 PMVenezuela's Maduro to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans, official says - Reuters
Venezuela's Maduro to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans, official says Reuters
October 7, 2026 at 09:52 PMUS imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's shadow fleet - Reuters
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's shadow fleet Reuters
October 8, 2026 at 05:25 PM