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Russia evacuates tourists from Cuba as US-engineered fuel crisis deepens

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al JazeeraFebruary 12, 2026 at 03:20 AM
Russia evacuates tourists from Cuba as US-engineered fuel crisis deepens
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Due to a US-engineered fuel crisis in Cuba, Russia is evacuating its citizens from the island nation. Russian aviation authorities announced that Rossiya Airlines will operate return flights from Havana and Varadero to Moscow to repatriate approximately 5,000 tourists. The fuel shortage, described as the worst in years, stems from a US oil blockade following the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in early January. Russia's Ministry of Economic Development has advised citizens against traveling to Cuba. Moscow plans to send humanitarian aid, including oil and petroleum products, to Cuba. The Russian embassy in Havana is working with Aeroflot and Cuban authorities to ensure the safe return of Russian citizens.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) 40% Venezuela 50% Varadero 50% Aeroflot ×250% Rosaviatsia 60% Moscow ×260% Nordwind Airlines 60% Havana ×370% Rossiya Airlines ×270% United States ×480% Russia ×1090% Cuba ×1090%

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cuba 100% russia 90% us oil blockade 80% fuel crisis 80% tourist evacuation 70% aviation 60% humanitarian aid 50% venezuela 40%

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