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U.S. allowing Russian oil into Cuba is "uncomfortable," but understandable, congresswoman says

Russia said Thursday it plans to send a second oil tanker to Cuba after the U.S. allowed a first shipment earlier this week to pass through its blockade amid an energy crisis on the island. Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

Published April 2, 2026, 10:17 PM
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U.S. allowing Russian oil into Cuba is "uncomfortable," but understandable, congresswoman says

Russia said Thursday it plans to send a second oil tanker to Cuba after the U.S. allowed a first shipment earlier this week to pass through its blockade amid an energy crisis on the island. Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

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