Overview
- Germany advises against non‑essential travel to Cuba as foreign aircraft have been unable to refuel since February 9, with multi‑hour blackouts and major service disruptions reported.
- Airlines cut services: Cubana suspends direct Germany flights until at least early March; Air Canada sends empty planes to repatriate about 3,000 passengers; TUI and Dertour pare back programs and offer early returns, rebookings or refunds.
- Two Mexican navy ships arrive in Havana with more than 800 tonnes of food and hygiene supplies, with President Claudia Sheinbaum signaling further shipments and offering to mediate between Havana and Washington.
- Russia says it is exploring assistance while carriers Rossiya and Nordwind fly only return legs; Aeroflot schedules limited repatriations and will cancel later services on the Cuba–Moscow route.
- The UN human‑rights office warns that sanctions and the fuel stoppage threaten intensive care, vaccine cold chains and access to clean water, calling for unilateral measures to be lifted as Germany voices concern and provides humanitarian aid.