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Cubans study oil tanker diplomacy for signs of progress in secret talks with US

The Guardian · · 1059 words · By Ruaridh Nicoll
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“A sanctioned Russian oil tanker, the Anatoly Kolodkin, docked at Cuba’s Matanzas oil terminal on Tuesday, unloading 700,000 barrels of crude.”
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Wikipedia entries discuss shadow fleets and Russo-Georgian crisis but do not mention Anatoly Kolodkin, Matanzas terminal, or 700,000 barrels of crude. No direct confirmation of the claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — After the Russo-Georgian War in August 2008, a number of incidents occurred in Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Tensions between Georgia, Ukraine, the United States and the NATO on one side and Russia, Sou…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A shadow fleet, also referred to as a dark fleet, is a ship or group of such shadow ships, "...that uses concealing tactics to smuggle sanctioned goods". Shadow fleets are a direct response to interna…
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“The US president proclaimed on social media in January: 'THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA – ZERO!'”
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Wikipedia entries reference Trump's expansionism and 2026 Cuban crisis but do not include the exact quote about oil/money to Cuba. No direct confirmation of the claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An oil shortage and economic crisis is taking place in Cuba, caused by an American fuel blockade. The island is dependent on imported oil, mostly from Venezuela and Mexico; after the 2026 United State…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Throughout both of his presidencies, U.S. president Donald Trump has expressed a desire to expand the United States' territory and influence through both land purchases and military means. Trump first…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
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“Cuba released 2,010 prisoners on Thursday, framing the move as a humanitarian gesture for Holy Week.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Good Friday, also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Great and Holy Friday, or Friday of the Passion of the Lord, is a solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death a…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of public holidays in El Salvador.
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“The US oil blockade has caused the Cuban economy to worsen, with tourism nearly dead and most petrol stations closed.”
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“Cuba's population is estimated at 9.5 million after a 2 million exodus in the last five years.”
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“A Russian tanker, the Sea Horse, has been floating in the Atlantic and moved to Venezuela.”
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“Cuba has permitted over 10,000 small to medium-sized private businesses (Mipymes) since 2021.”
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“Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro is the grandson of former Cuban president Raúl Castro and son of the former head of Gaesa.”
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“Sandro Castro, Fidel’s grandson, is a Cuban influencer and successful businessman who stated that most Cubans want capitalism.”
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“The US has stated it wants a 'friendly' takeover of Cuba, mirroring events in Venezuela.”
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“A senior diplomat in Havana noted that the small group of wealthy Cubans may be incentivized to open the economy to the US.”
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“Marco Rubio has expressed commitment to unseating the Castros, while Miami hardliners may resist Castro influence.”
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“Approximately 40% of Cubans who do not work in the private sector or receive foreign remittances are at risk of starvation.”
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