The White House says US policy toward Cuba remains unchanged despite allowing a sanctioned Russian tanker.
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TUE · 2026-03-31 · 07:44 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0331-44706
NSR-2026-0331-44706News Report·EN·Diplomatic
US says Cuba policy unchanged despite allowing Russian tanker
The US government stated its Cuba policy remains consistent despite allowing a sanctioned Russian tanker to deliver fuel to the island nation in March 2026. The White House clarified that the fuel delivery was permitted on humanitarian grounds due to Cuba's ongoing fuel shortages.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-31 · 07:44 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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The US government stated its Cuba policy remains consistent despite allowing a sanctioned Russian tanker to deliver fuel to the island nation in March 2026. The White House clarified that the fuel delivery was permitted on humanitarian grounds due to Cuba's ongoing fuel shortages. US officials emphasized that decisions regarding sanctioned vessels will be made individually. The US also reiterated that vessels violating US sanctions remain subject to potential seizure. Cuba is currently experiencing fuel shortages due to what it describes as a US blockade.
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Decisions regarding sanctioned vessels will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
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US policy toward Cuba remains unchanged despite allowing a sanctioned Russian tanker.
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Vessels violating US sanctions could still be seized.
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The sanctioned Russian tanker delivered fuel on humanitarian grounds.
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Cuba faces months of fuel shortages under a US blockade.
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