Kremlin says fuel situation in Cuba is critical, criticises US blockade

People wait for transportation as Cubans brace for fuel scarcity measures after US tightened oil supply blockade, Havana, Cuba. - REUTERS
MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Monday that the fuel situation in Cuba, which has set out a wide-ranging plan to protect essential services and ration fuel, was critical and that U.S. attempts to "suffocate" Cuba were causing many difficulties.
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- Cuba's government announced measures to endure a worsening fuel crisis despite US efforts to restrict its oil supply.
- Russia said it is in talks with Havana to help resolve the situation as a longstanding partner.
- Questions arose about whether reported jet fuel shortages could impact Russian tourists trying to leave Cuba.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday that Russia was talking to Havana, a longtime partner, about how to solve the problems.
Peskov was answering a question about reported jet fuel shortages and whether that might affect Russian tourists wanting to leave Cuba.
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