Overview
- Russia’s embassy in Havana said a near-term delivery of oil and petroleum products is planned as humanitarian assistance, with no public confirmation of volume, timing or financing.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow is seeking constructive talks with Washington following the U.S. move to authorize tariffs on suppliers to Cuba.
- Analysts warned that any shipment could bring fiscal and diplomatic costs for Russia, and they view outright giveaways as unlikely given budget constraints.
- Cuba last received about 100,000 tonnes of Russian oil on credit in February 2025, a quantity one analyst estimated would cover roughly 19–20 days of demand.
- The Economist reported that the United States is considering sending limited gas and diesel to Cuba for humanitarian needs, described as small volumes.