White House: Russian tanker allowed to break Cuba blockade for 'humanitarian reasons'

Cuba,Trump Administration,Russia,Oil,Global Oil Supply,Sanctions,Executive Orders

Posted on AllSides March 30, 2026

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President Donald Trump is allowing a Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba for "humanitarian reasons," press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday, insisting that it did not amount to a shift in U.S. policy.

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