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Sanctioned Russian Tanker Turns South After Failing to Reach Cuba
A Russian-flagged tanker carrying 270,000 barrels of diesel fuel has changed course toward Brazil after weeks of drifting northeast of Cuba. The vessel remains under U.S. and EU sanctions.
May 27, 6:00 PM·1m read1 source
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A Russian-flagged tanker carrying 270,000 barrels of diesel fuel has turned southward toward Brazil after failing to reach Cuba. The vessel had been drifting for nearly a month in the Sargasso Sea, about 1,000 miles northeast of Cuba, since departing Russia in April. " Maritime tracking data show the ship moved after weeks of holding position but is now heading away from Cuban waters.
The exiled Russian outlet The Insider reported the course change based on data from Starboard Maritime Intelligence. The report states the United States denied the tanker permission to transit to Cuba. The vessel had been bound for Cuba since leaving the Russian Baltic port of Vistino.
Its current destination listing indicates it is still awaiting final routing instructions. U.S. and EU sanctions. U.S. sanctions and has faced energy supply constraints.
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