Russia pledges humanitarian fuel aid to Cuba amid U.S. sanctions and energy crisis.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov hosted Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez in Moscow, reaffirming support for Cuba as it faces severe fuel shortages and blackouts linked to U.S. sanctions and halted oil supplies. Moscow condemned U.S. pressure and warned against a naval blockade, while officials said humanitarian fuel assistance is under discussion. The crisis has disrupted tourism and deepened Cuba’s economic strain.