US President Trump supports Russian oil tanker visit to Cuba

US President Donald Trump has stated that he has no problem with a Russian oil tanker bringing oil to Cuba despite the US blockade. The tanker is allowed to reach the island after Trump’s administration softened its approach to the US embargo on Cuba.

The US has maintained a trade embargo on Cuba since 1960, but in recent years, there have been efforts to ease restrictions on travel and trade between the two countries. In this case, Trump’s decision allows a Russian oil tanker to deliver fuel to Cuba, which is subject to the US blockade.

Russia has welcomed the arrival of the oil tanker in Cuba, citing the need for energy supplies to the island nation. The move is seen as a significant development in US-Cuba relations and could potentially pave the way for further easing of restrictions on trade between the two countries.

The decision by Trump’s administration to allow the Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba has been met with mixed reactions from various stakeholders, including lawmakers and human rights groups.

Source: Google News World