Russian Tanker Carrying Oil Arrives in Cuba

MOSCOW, March 30 — The Russian tanker Anatoly Kolodkin, carrying a humanitarian cargo of 100,000 tonnes of crude oil, has arrived in Cuba, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing the Russian Ministry of Transport.

“The Russian tanker ‘Anatoly Kolodkin’ with a humanitarian cargo of 100,000 tonnes of crude oil has arrived in Cuba. Currently, the vessel is awaiting unloading at the port of Matanzas,” the ministry said in a statement on Monday.

Earlier Monday, American media reported that the United States (US) Coast Guard did not intercept the Russian tanker despite the blockade imposed by President Donald Trump, who himself stated he sees no problem with the supply of Russian oil to Cuba.