A Russian oil tanker has arrived in Cuba. This was reported by Interfax on 30 March. Official details of the delivery have not yet been disclosed.
Tanker arrival details
According to Interfax, a Russian oil tanker has arrived in Cuba. The information is confirmed by sources familiar with the situation.
The vessel delivered a cargo of oil, but details on the volume of the delivery have not yet been made public. Cuban and Russian officials have not yet commented on the situation.
Importance of the supply to Cuba
Cuba has been facing energy difficulties and fuel shortages in recent years. Oil supplies from Russia help the country partially cover its own energy needs.
Russia regularly supplies oil to the island as part of bilateral cooperation. Export volumes may vary depending on the economic situation and agreements between the countries.
Context.
Russia remains one of Cuba's key energy suppliers. The supplies are made against the backdrop of Western sanctions against the Russian energy sector.
Cuba, for its part, is dependent on oil imports to power its energy system and transport.
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