Cuba is facing one of its worst fuel crises in decades. With no petrol, widespread blackouts, and public transport nearly paralyzed, daily life has become increasingly difficult for millions.
Now, a sanctioned Russian oil tanker is reportedly heading toward Cuba carrying over 670,000 barrels of fuel — a move that could ease the crisis but also raise serious geopolitical questions.
Why is the United States allowing this shipment despite strict sanctions?
Is this a one-time exception or a shift in policy?
In this video, we break down:
Cuba’s ongoing fuel shortage and economic impact
The role of Russian oil shipments
US sanctions and possible policy shifts
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00:00 Cuba’s Fuel Crisis Explained
00:45 Life Without Fuel in Havana
01:30 Russian Oil Tanker Heading to Cuba
02:15 Why the US Might Allow It
03:05 Sanctions & Global Tensions
04:00 What Happens Next?
