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The Russian government acknowledged that it is considering the possibility of supplying oil to Cuba, in a context marked by the energy crisis facing the island and recent diplomatic efforts between the two countries.
The agency EFE reported that Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexandr Novak stated that there are proposals under consideration and that they are currently being studied by the government. He added that the issue is being analyzed within the framework of the intergovernmental commission for the development of economic and trade cooperation between Russia and Cuba.
The issue was addressed last week in Moscow during the visit of the Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez, who held meetings with President Vladimir Putin and his counterpart Sergey Lavrov.
Putin reiterated his country's stance regarding external pressures against Havana, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov confirmed that the discussions included the specific assistance that Moscow could provide to the island.
Previously, Lavrov and Rodríguez had called for dialogue with the United States and rejected potential scenarios of naval blockade.
Moscow also announced that it is in contact with the Cuban authorities and recalled that the last significant shipment of crude oil to the island was 100,000 tons in February 2025.
The eventual supply of Russian oil would provide a temporary relief for the Cuban regime, which is facing severe limitations in electricity generation and transportation due to fuel shortages.
This announcement follows the recent news that a tanker carrying Russian fuel was heading to Havana, testing the oil blockade imposed on the Cuban regime by the Trump Administration.
According to Bloomberg, the tanker Sea Horse received supplies in a ship-to-ship transfer off the coast of Cyprus and is likely carrying around 200,000 barrels of Russian diesel, according to data obtained from the maritime intelligence firm Kpler Ltd.
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