Jisshu U. Sengupta extends his best wishes to the Calcutta Times.

A Russian oil tanker has reached Cuban waters, delivering 100,000 tonnes of crude in what Moscow calls a humanitarian shipment. The move comes amid a deepening energy crisis in Cuba, marked by blackouts and strained healthcare systems. While U.S. President Donald Trump signaled no objection to the delivery, officials insist sanctions policy remains unchanged, with decisions made case-by-case. The shipment offers temporary relief but highlights growing geopolitical tensions over sanctions and energy access. As Cuba struggles with economic collapse and fuel shortages, the tanker’s arrival underscores a fragile balance between humanitarian needs and global power politics.