MOSCOW (Feb 12): Russia is preparing to send crude oil and fuel cargoes to Cuba in the near future, Izvestia newspaper said on Thursday, citing the Russian embassy in Cuba. Cuba is grappling with fuel shortages after the US moved to choke off its oil supplies. "Supply of crude and oil products is expected from Russia to Cuba in the near future as humanitarian aid," a Russian embassy diplomat told the newspaper. Izvestia said Russia last sent oil to Cuba in February 2025, delivering 100,000 metric tons. Russia also said on Wednesday it would suspend flights to Cuba once Russian tourists leave the island.

Source: The Edge Markets February 12, 2026 12:01 UTC