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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Darlene Superville

Trump has ‘no problem’ with Russia helping Cuba

  • Donald Trump indicated he has "no problem" with a Russian oil tanker delivering relief supplies to Cuba, despite his administration's aggressive stance towards the island nation.
  • The tanker, named Anatoly Kolodkin, arrived at the Cuban port of Matanzas carrying approximately 730,000 barrels of oil, described as "humanitarian supplies".
  • The vessel itself is subject to sanctions by the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom following the conflict in Ukraine.
  • Trump's government has pursued a more aggressive approach towards Cuba than previous US administrations, implementing an oil blockade aimed at forcing regime change.
  • This blockade has led to dire consequences for Cuban civilians, including island-wide blackouts, crippled hospitals, and slashed public transport due to lack of fuel and basic resources.

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