Russia pledges full support for Cuba as US fuel blockade deepens energy crisis Moscow has vowed to provide “all possible assistance” to Cuba amid a deepening energy and economic crisis triggered by intensified U.S. efforts to block oil and fuel shipments to the Caribbean nation, Kremlin officials said on Monday. The Kremlin described the fuel situation in Cuba as critical, accusing Washington of using “suffocating” measures that are already causing widespread hardship and disruptions across the island. Russian officials stated they are maintaining close diplomatic coordination with Cuban authorities and are...