Moscow preparing to evacuate Russian tourists from Cuba amid US oil blockade

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Pjotr SauerFebruary 11, 2026 at 05:14 PM

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Due to a fuel crisis in Cuba exacerbated by a US oil blockade, Moscow is preparing to evacuate approximately 4,000 Russian tourists from the island. Russian aviation authorities will operate outbound-only flights before suspending services, following warnings from Cuban authorities about jet fuel shortages impacting the tourism industry. Other airlines, including Canada's flag carrier, are also halting or rerouting flights. The crisis stems from the Trump administration's actions and the disruption of oil supplies from Venezuela and Mexico. Russia has expressed solidarity with Cuba and offered support, though the specifics remain unclear given its ongoing negotiations with the US and focus on the war in Ukraine. Future Russian tourist packages to Cuba have been suspended.

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Canada 30% Sergei Lavrov 30% Mexico ×240% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) 40% Venezuela 40% Donald Trump ×250% Kremlin ×260% Russian Federation ×470% Moscow ×280% United States ×490% Cuba ×10100%

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