"Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev stated that a second ship carrying oil to Cuba is being loaded, emphasizing that 'we will not leave Cubans alone in trouble.' This follows the arrival of a Russian tanker with 700,000 barrels of crude, marking a significant delivery after months of shortages."
"Cuba has faced weeks of blackouts, fuel rationing, and food shortages due to the US blockade, which has been described by Cuban officials as cruel. The blockade intensified after the US abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in January."
"In Havana, protests erupted against the US embargo, with citizens shouting 'Yes to Cuba! No to the blockade!' as they rode bicycles and motorcycles along the seawall, expressing their anger over the hardships caused by the blockade."
Russia plans to send a second oil shipment to Cuba as the country faces a severe energy crisis due to a US blockade. Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev confirmed that the cargo is being loaded. A previous shipment of approximately 700,000 barrels of crude recently arrived in Cuba, marking the first significant delivery in three months. The US has imposed a fuel blockade but allowed this delivery for humanitarian reasons. Protests against the US embargo have erupted in Havana, with citizens expressing their frustrations over the ongoing hardships.
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