Why Is the U.S. Allowing a Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba, and Will It Help?

The New York Times | March 30, 2026, 2:49 p.m. | Original
The ship’s arrival would bring Cuba some badly needed fuel. It also marks a shift from U.S. efforts to block oil shipments and pressure the Cuban government.
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