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Russian Oil

Cuba sees short-term relief as Russian oil begins to flow

Cubans this week began to reap the benefits of a recent 100,000 metric ton delivery of Russian oil, a temporary lifeline for the energy-starved nation and the first major shipment of oil ‌to the island since the United States moved to cut off its fuel early this year.

23 Apr 2026-23:15
US extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Friday issued a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned ‌Russian oil and petroleum products at sea for about a month, seeking to control global energy prices that have shot higher during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

18 Apr 2026-04:49
Holy Week mercy: Cuba orders pardon for 2,000 inmates

The Cuban government has announced that 2,010 prisoners have been pardoned in a "humanitarian and sovereign gesture" during Holy Week and amid diplomatic tensions with the United States.

04 Apr 2026-10:21
War with Iran: Oil and gas still at the core of global politics

Much has already been said about how much Russia has earned from selling oil and gas to Europe during the years of the war in Ukraine. Yet the issue remains highly topical: today, amid a sharp rise in fossil fuel prices, Russia continues to sell these resources to the West and generate substantial income.

21 Mar 2026-12:00
U.S. temporarily allows India to resume Russian oil purchases

The United States has temporarily allowed India to resume purchases of Russian oil for a period of 30 days as global energy markets face increasing pressure due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

07 Mar 2026-20:56
India is abandoning Russian oil for deals with the US

08 Feb 2026-23:25
Russia says it has received no signal from India on ending oil purchases

Russia says it has received no official message from India indicating that it plans to stop buying Russian oil, says Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

03 Feb 2026-14:07
The India factor that could break Russia’s Ukraine war strategy

U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that India has allegedly agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil should not be viewed as an isolated media episode. If translated into actual policy, it could signal a far deeper shift in the architecture of economic pressure surrounding Russia. The consequences would extend well beyond the energy market and directly affect Moscow’s ability to pursue its political and military objectives in the war against Ukraine.

03 Feb 2026-10:02
Trump cuts tariffs on India amid Russian oil dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a major tariff reduction on Indian goods after saying India agreed to reduce its purchases of Russian oil, marking a significant development in U.S.-India trade relations.

03 Feb 2026-10:01
Trump: India will no longer buy Russian oil, this will end the war in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump, following a conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announced that India would cease purchasing Russian oil.

02 Feb 2026-22:18