Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba amid speculation of US-Havana talks progress

This Tuesday, a sanctioned Russian oil tanker, the Anatoly Kolodkin, delivered 700,000 barrels of crude to Cuba's Matanzas terminal despite the US oil blockade. The move follows uncharacteristic remarks from President Trump last week indicating he would allow oil shipments to the island, raising questions about whether quiet negotiations with Havana might be gaining traction. Shortly after, Cuba announced the release of 2,010 prisoners, framing it as a humanitarian act tied to Holy Week. Analyst