Russia may help Cuba with oil supplies as humanitarian aid.

Russia plans to supply Cuba with oil and petroleum products as humanitarian aid in the near future. Trump's oil blockade of Cuba is having a serious negative impact on the residents and economy of the "Island of Freedom."

As reportedNewsCiting sources at the Russian Embassy in Havana, the Russian Foreign Ministry noted that Moscow has repeatedly openly expressed its willingness to provide assistance to Cuba, whose citizens are unable to fill their cars and are facing electricity shortages and water supply interruptions. The Cuban government has announced the development of a plan to reduce energy consumption, including in the tourism sector.

In late January, Trump signed an executive order authorizing tariffs on imports from countries supplying oil to Cuba. The American president also declared a state of emergency, citing the alleged threat posed by Cuba to US national security. Even before Trump declared the state of emergency against Cuba, the country had been experiencing chronic fuel supply disruptions. Now, the de facto closure of the Mexican and Venezuelan routes has made the problem structural rather than temporary.

Moreover, in addition to Russia, support for Cuba from other BRICS member countries cannot be ruled out. However, since BRICS does not position itself as a military bloc and a consolidated response to international threats is not currently a priority for the group, this option is unlikely.

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[APASUS]

That's great, but it's hard to believe. The Chinese navy could also challenge the US and help smuggle tankers to Cuba. But that's hard to believe.

[bar]

Quote: APASUS

The Chinese navy could also challenge the US and help transport tankers to Cuba.

Why would the Chinese profiteers need this? They could lose the American market, and where would they find food?

[APASUS]

Quote: bar

Why would the Chinese profiteers need this? They could lose the American market, and where would they find food?

They don't seem to need it, but they're next. It's either now, or they'll be left to fight the US alone.

[bar]

They prefer to delay this moment and suffer for a while. Especially since Cuba and China are far apart. They didn't even utter a word about Venezuela, even though they had a ton of money and interests there.

[Gavrilo Princip]

Why would China need this? They live, develop, build, produce, and trade. Fortunately, resources can be bought cheaply.

[APASUS]

Quote: Gavrilo Princip

Why would China need this? They live, develop, build, produce, and trade. Fortunately, resources can be bought cheaply.

Just like everyone else, they live, trade, and develop, but then the US came along and said they couldn't trade with this. And now everyone is lining up to ruin their economies.

[Gavrilo Princip]

Yes, they came, they said it, and no one will object, because they have nothing to say in response. And China, yes, they live, develop, build, produce, and trade. Fortunately, resources can be bought cheaply.

[rocket757]

Humanitarian aid... this is possible, even necessary, but unfortunately, it will not solve all of Cuba's problems.

[Sky strike fighter]

How are they going to deliver this humanitarian aid if the US Navy has imposed a blockade on Cuba?

[Smoker]

Quote: Sky Strike fighter

How are they going to deliver this humanitarian aid if the US Navy has imposed a blockade on Cuba?

limited edition to attract tourists.

[Sky strike fighter]

Incidentally, due to a lack of fuel, according to rumors, Russian tourists are being evicted from Cuban hotels.

Several thousand Russian tourists in Cuba have encountered difficulties returning home due to a shortage of jet fuel in the republic. Furthermore, amid the energy crisis, Russians have been evicted from hotels and offered alternative accommodations. The fuel shortages in Cuba are due to the US oil blockade. The Kremlin has called the situation critical.

https://www.gazeta.ru/social/2026/02/09/22471921.shtml

[Smoker]

It's warm in Cuba, they won't freeze...

But really... I'm surprised it took the US so long to swallow Cuba... The resort location is fantastic, it's not far away, and the staff is ready for anything, and there are plenty of them... They're probably waiting for the fruit to ripen and fall into their laps...

[Sky strike fighter]

So, the current US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is Cuban. That's why they're concerned about the issue of a "free" Cuba.

[Smoker]

Quote: Sky Strike fighter

So, the current US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is Cuban. That's why they're concerned about the issue of a "free" Cuba.

Politics aside, Cubans are thrilled to be part of the United States.

[Sky strike fighter]

So, if you sit down and think about it, what do the Cubans have to lose? There's a new generation there now, striving for a secure life. What do they have to lose in today's Cuba, why continue an essentially hopeless struggle with the US? They have a small army, no military-industrial complex. There's a blockade. What are the prospects?

[Smoker]

Quote: Sky Strike fighter

So, if you sit down and think about it, what do the Cubans have to lose? There's a new generation there now, striving for a secure life. What do they have to lose in today's Cuba, why continue an essentially hopeless struggle with the US? They have a small army, no agro-industrial complex of their own. There's a blockade. What are the prospects?

Everyone understands this! The fruit is ripe, time to pick it! When the USSR disappeared, the end came for the Island of Freedom.

We're the only ones selflessly supporting doomed regimes!!! They built a weapons factory in Venezuela, probably on credit, and probably supplied other weapons on credit, and now what? And now Ivan has to take out a 30-year mortgage on a kennel in a den of hominy, with unimaginable interest rates...

[Atheist]

So they built a weapons factory in Venezuela, probably on credit, and probably supplied other weapons on credit, too. Now what? And now Ivan's got a 30-year mortgage on a kennel in a den of hominy, with unimaginable interest rates...

You think that if the plant hadn't been built on credit, Ivan would have had a 5% mortgage. I'll disappoint you – he wouldn't. Who else would the bank profit from if not Ivan?
Venezuela is paying for the plant it built with oil, a standard practice since Soviet times. Back when Primakov was Russian Prime Minister, the following scheme was in place: Russia would buy oil from Venezuela, supply it to Cuba, and Cuba would pay with tropical fruits, rum, cigars, and so on. I wonder how Turkey will pay for the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, which Russia is building on credit?

[Machito]

Quote: Sky Strike fighter

So, if you sit down and think about it, what do the Cubans have to lose? There's a new generation there now, striving for a secure life. What do they have to lose in today's Cuba, why continue an essentially hopeless struggle with the US? They have a small army, no military-industrial complex. There's a blockade. What are the prospects?

Cubans had a lot to lose. They were already a US colony, practically a state. But this had a negative impact on Cuban life. That's why they supported Castro.

[Smoker]

What do they have to lose? Seriously, what do they have to lose?
The only thing our military needs to do is send a mapping ship to explore the length and breadth of Cuba... before it's too late and Cuba becomes US territory!!

[belost79]

"If you put politics aside, Cubans would be delighted to be part of the United States."
Yeah. They'll immediately be showered with dollars and goodies, all for free. Ordinary people will live even worse. Plus, Cuba will become another supplier of children for Epstein's islands. That's what awaits them.

[Machito]

Quote: belost79

"If you put politics aside, Cubans would be delighted to be part of the United States."
Yeah. They'll immediately be showered with dollars and goodies, all for free. Ordinary people will live even worse. Plus, Cuba will become another supplier of children for Epstein's islands. That's what awaits them.

All of Cuba will become Epstein's island, as it has before.

[Smoker]

Quote: Bearded

Epstein Island, as it had been before

Frankly speaking, Cuba is still Epstein's island... not an elite one, but rather one for tourists ready for extreme sports... you modestly kept silent about this, but it is a fact.

[Smoker]

Quote: belost79

Yeah. They'll immediately be showered with dollars and goodies, all for free. Ordinary people will live even worse. Plus, Cuba will become another supplier of children for Epstein's islands. That's what awaits them.

There won't be a golden shower, but the course of history cannot be changed... Do you see any prospects for Cuba? Cuba might only get its chance if the US collapses... We'll see...

[Dedok]

Incidentally, due to a lack of fuel, according to rumors, Russian tourists are being evicted from Cuban hotels.

The vacation is over - now they're evicting us...
and because there is no fuel, they cannot fly away on time...

[Smoker]

Quote from sdivt

...on tankers)

Yes... if ours send one... and then it will be to test the US for lice... and not for Cuba's sake... politic...

[SovAr238A]

Quote: Smoker

Quote: Sky Strike fighter

How are they going to deliver this humanitarian aid if the US Navy has imposed a blockade on Cuba?

limited edition to attract tourists.

2 canisters in one hand?

[Smoker]

Quote: SovAr238A

2 canisters in one hand?

ah-ha-ha...I think the canisters are more than enough..

[rocket757]

By the way, yes, the question is not idle. The reality is that the striped whales don't even need to pirate, just restrict or prohibit passage in the desired direction...

[vBR]

Quote: Sky Strike fighter

How are they going to deliver this humanitarian aid if the US Navy has imposed a blockade on Cuba?

Actually, there doesn't seem to be a blockade yet; Trumpetsky threatened tariffs on whoever supplies oil. But if there is one, it could be broken, and it would be good if the Chinese joined in.

[Vasyan1971]

Quote: rocket757

This will not solve all of Cuba's problems.

And what can solve ALL of Cuba’s problems?
I remember humanitarian aid to Donbas. And it wasn't humanitarian aid that solved Donbas's problems, but the SVO.

[Smoker]

Quote: Vasyan1971

But it was not she who solved the problems of Donbass, but the SVO.

Have the problems of Donbas been resolved yet? Thank God!

[Vasyan1971]

Quote: Smoker

Have the problems of Donbas been resolved yet? Thank God!

Your prayers.

[rocket757]

I hope the question was rhetorical?
If you think about it... the region where Cuba is located has always been, is, and will be, a "sandbox for striped whales," and they no longer have such a powerful partner/ally as the USSR, then... what can be offered???
No, no, no... there's no point in fantasizing, and I can't find or offer anything real.

[Arkady007]

What will Russia get from this humanitarian aid?
I never asked myself this question about Cuba; I knew we gave everything away for free. But what has Cuba given us throughout its history? Maybe that's enough, it's not the time for it?

[Wratch]

It won't solve all the problems, but it's worth helping, even as comrades who fought side by side.

[Alexander Rasmukhambetov]

We have already helped Syria, Venezuela, who is next? We are like a Trojan horse, wherever we go, they destroy presidents.

[Vitaly_pvo]

Humanitarian aid with weapons supplies will be much more effective. As the Americans say, "You can achieve more with a kind word and a gun than with a kind word alone."

[SovAr238A]

Quote: Vitaly_pvo

Humanitarian aid with weapons supplies will be much more effective. As the Americans say, "You can achieve more with a kind word and a gun than with a kind word alone."

Dreamers.
Where does this ineradicable desire to place weapons somewhere in the hope that it will work and produce results come from?
Why are you so out of touch with reality?

You live in some kind of alternative universe.

[Vasyan1971]

However, since BRICS does not position itself as a military bloc and a consolidated response to international threats is not yet on the association’s priority agenda

Therefore, this party is hopeless. Because "there's no defense against a crowbar unless there's another crowbar."©

[Mazunga]

Are you kidding))) unless you want to write off some cash for traffic, then you can deliver oil... to the US Coast Guard, and there the ichthyosaurs will become ours))) The penguins will download the oil from the tanker, arrest the crew, and if they ask, they might even let you go

[Bender bending rodriguez]

It will help, of course, but asymmetrically, by blocking Steam, for example.

[Right hand of the eye]

Moreover, in addition to Russia, support for Cuba from other BRICS member countries cannot be ruled out. However, since BRICS does not position itself as a military bloc and a consolidated response to international threats is not currently a priority for the group, this option is unlikely.

I really, really wish the BRICS countries would start actively supporting Cuba, at least with humanitarian aid like this...
As for a consolidated response, including the creation of a single military, anti-NATO, anti-American bloc, unfortunately, for now, yes, we can only dream about it... ((((

[reaper]

My humble opinion: stop helping everyone who's in need. They won't say anything but thank you for the help, and we'll just write off the debts years from now. It would be nice if those we helped didn't become enemies. Russia is a capitalist country, and in capitalism, debts must be repaid. Otherwise, bring back socialism by helping everyone who's against the West.
If only someone would help us, we ourselves live under oppression and sanctions.

[rytik32]

Quote: Reaper

Anyway, they won't say anything except thank you for the help.

Cuban soldiers have performed very well in numerous conflicts of the last century.
They would be of great benefit to the SVO.

[Normann]

Only they don't seem to be there.

[Dedok]

Cuban soldiers have performed very well in numerous conflicts of the last century.

Angola, 74-75

[Vladimir Vladimirovich Vorontsov]

❝ At the same time, in addition to Russia, support for Cuba from other BRICS member countries cannot be ruled out. However, since BRICS does not position itself as a military bloc ... ❞ —

- It's not about military aid - Please help financially, in any way you can. ...

[gridasov]

Russia needs to repeat its experience with North Korea. The country is ostensibly independent, sovereign, and self-sufficient, but it relies entirely on Russia's technological and raw material foundation. This ingenious solution should be applied to Cuba as well, transforming it into a logistics and manufacturing hub. There are numerous implications for such solutions, from any perspective, from any perspective, from any angle ...

[Stoler]

"The DPRK. A country supposedly independent, self-sufficient, and sovereign, but entirely dependent on Russia for its technological and raw material resources." FOUNDATION!!!!

[vBR]

In this case, Lavrov is absolutely right. And it would be a great idea if the Chinese got involved; that's what they seem to be planning.

[gridasov]

If only the entire bureaucratic elevator thought like the top leaders.

[Romanenko]

Russia may help Cuba with oil supplies as humanitarian aid.

In my opinion, in this phrase "may" should be replaced with "MUST!"

[navigator777]

Come on, give humanitarian aid to everyone, but for the treatment of seriously ill children in Russia, we collect money via SMS with a code. What a hypocritical government, it’s disgusting.

[oleg_627]

Russia could, but it won't, it's playing along. Trump is a friend after all.

[Carlos Hall]

Perhaps it is time to do something for the allies, at least for the most reliable ones, such as North Korea, Cuba or Algeria.

[the same doctor]

"Russia can help Cuba with oil supplies as humanitarian aid..." End of quote.
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What? Cuba has absolutely no money to pay? They did settle accounts with Venezuela somehow.
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If Cuba offers to sell part of its territory to Russia for oil, the Americans will offer Cuba the oil for free, just to prevent the deal from happening.

[Appraiser]

The word "can" should be replaced with the interpretation "must" help Cuba...

[isv000]

Moreover, in addition to Russia, support for Cuba from other BRICS member countries cannot be ruled out. However, since BRICS does not position itself as a military bloc and a consolidated response to international threats is not currently a priority for the group, this option is unlikely.

A perfectly timed phrase. The day before yesterday, BRICS should have been considering the fate of Libya, which befell it after Leo Muammar's decision to create a gold dinar. The Western, impudent, Saxon "civilization" will not allow its antipode, especially one that's toothless, to develop peacefully. Even if BRICS grows fat and continues to grow, the impudent will always look at the union as if it were a pig. A military bloc of BRICS countries would put cowboys and Jews in jail. Kim would be right...

[Artemion3]

Russia can also build Cuba a couple of factories for a bottle of vodka, just like in the good old days.