The United States will consider decisions on the passage of each tanker with fuel to Cuba.

The United States will decide on the passage of tankers with fuel to Cuba on a case-by-case basis, there are no changes in the sanctions policy. This was announced on March 30 by White House press Secretary Caroline Leavitt at a briefing for journalists.

"These decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, but as the administration has stated, Cuba's dysfunctional economy cannot be rebuilt without radical political and leadership changes. At the same time, there has been no formal change in the sanctions policy," she said.

In addition, Leavitt noted that Washington had allowed a Russian oil vessel to enter Cuba in order to meet the country's humanitarian needs.

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On March 30, Russian Ambassador to Cuba Viktor Coronelli announced that the Russian tanker Anatoly Kolodkin had delivered 100,000 tons of oil to Cuba amid unprecedented US pressure on Havana. The delivery confirms Russia's readiness to provide comprehensive support to Cuba, the ambassador stressed. In the face of Washington's sanctions pressure, Moscow continues to develop cooperation with Havana in the energy sector.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on the same day that Russia considers it its duty to provide assistance to Cuban friends, and confirmed the arrival of a shipment of petroleum products on the island. According to him, the issue of the vessel's passage was discussed in advance with the American side. Petroleum products are needed to generate electricity and ensure the operation of Cuba's life support systems under the current blockade.

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