Russia ships fuel to Cuba using 'spoofing' tactic challenging Trump embargo: reports

Reports indicate Russia is using deceptive shipping practices, including location spoofing, to deliver fuel to Cuba, circumventing U.S. sanctions amid the island's energy crisis. Maritime intelligence firms identified a Hong Kong-flagged tanker suspected of delivering oil in early March, exhibiting behaviors indicative of sanctions evasion, such as disabling its tracking system and altering its destination. Another Russian tanker carrying crude oil is expected to arrive in Cuba in early April. These alleged shipments occurred as Cuba faced severe power outages and fuel shortages, with the Kremlin offering assistance. U.S. officials state that while the embargo prevents the Cuban regime from purchasing oil, Cuban entities can legally acquire it, but the regime is allegedly obstructing these purchases.

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