Cuba confirms talks with US officials, wants end to Trump’s energy blockade
A Cuban Foreign Ministry official said exchange with Washington was ‘respectful and professional’ and devoid of threats.
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Russia sending second ship with oil to Cuba amid US blockade
Announcement comes days after Russian tanker brought some 700,000 barrels of crude to Cuba in response to energy crisis.
FBI agents from US arrive in Cuba to probe lethal speedboat shooting
Trump administration has denied involvement after Cuban government says a boat of armed men tried to infiltrate island.
Russia says will continue helping Cuba after first oil shipment arrives
Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also called on the US to lift its energy blockade on the island nation.
Russian tanker reaches Cuba amid critical energy shortage
Russian tanker delivers enough fuel to meet Cuba’s energy needs for up to 10 days, following a three-month blockade.
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‘I need to leave’: Cuba’s tourism workers reel from US oil blockade
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As Cuba faces one of the worst humanitarian crises in its history, questions have emerged about the island’s leadership.
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US says Cuba policy unchanged despite allowing Russian tanker
The White House says US policy toward Cuba remains unchanged despite allowing a sanctioned Russian tanker.
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Rubio denies US actions punitive, blames Cuba for economic failures
In exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, the US secretary of state downplays US role in the island nation’s fuel crisis.
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After a US blockade, Cuba is waiting on the arrival of a sanctioned Russian tanker carrying thousands of barrels of oil.
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Cuba is not alone, deputy FM says as US threats grow
Cuba’s deputy foreign minister says island will resist US pressure as sanctions deepen, blackouts and tensions escalate.
Published On 29 Mar 2026
