USA does not object to Russia supplying oil to Cuba – Trump
US President Donald Trump has indicated that Washington does not object to countries, including Russia, supplying oil to Cuba.
During a conversation with Trump, journalists asked whether media reports were true that the United States would allow a Russian tanker to deliver oil to Cuba.
"We have a tanker there. If someone wants to deliver oil—we don’t mind, they need to survive. I said: ‘If any country wants to send oil to Cuba—I have no objection,’" the US President replied.
When asked if this helps Vladimir Putin, Trump said that he is losing one shipment (presumably implying that Russia will not profit from it). He also stated there would be no benefit for Cuba.
"Let them send it if they want. It won’t affect the situation. Cuba is effectively finished as a state. They have bad leadership. And one oil shipment won’t change anything," the American leader said.
Summarizing, Trump added that he preferred to allow this delivery because "people need heat and electricity."
