#Cuba is set to receive its first #energy shipments in months as vessels carrying #Russian #oil, #gas expected to arrive early next week

According to FT , citing #maritime intelligence reports, the shipment, which are set to be delivered by the Hong Kong-flagged vessel #Sea Horse, are expected to deliver 27,000 tonnes of #Russian #fuel in direct defiance of U.S. President Donald #Trump's #energy #embargo on island nation.

https://kyivindependent.com/russian-oil-shipments-en-route-to-cuba-despite-us-blockade-media-reports/

#USAggression #USThreats #BoycottUSA

Russian oil shipments en route to Cuba despite US blockade, media reports

Cuba is set to receive its first energy shipments in months as vessels carrying Russian oil and gas are expected to arrive at its port early next week, the Financial Times (FT) reported on March 18.

The Kyiv Independent
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At work late last night, getting a ferry ready for open water travel.

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EU leaders soften call to send naval ships to Middle East

Vessels should be sent to the Middle East — but only to support existing European operations, a draft leaders’ statement reads.

POLITICO
When maritime chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz become conflict zones, global trade reshapes in real time. A Thucydidean analysis reveals how fear, honor, and interest are driving today's energy security crises. https://post.kapualabs.com/mwp7s2rs #EnergySecurity #Geopolitics #Maritime #Thucydides
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Media over QUIC: I'm on a boat.

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Africa: African Ship Registries - a Safe Harbour for Shadow Fleets?: [ISS] The number of high-risk vessels flying African flags has surged, increasing risks to legitimate shipping interests and foreign investment. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TRYSWC #Africa #Shipping #Maritime #Investment #SafetyAtSea

New research links rising temperatures to increased health risks and intensifying maritime and environmental threats in the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe.

Key developments:
• Heat-linked morbidity signals rising public-health strain.
• Maritime hazards threaten ports/routes; regional environmental stress raises security risk.

Read the GPS daily brief for the full analysis.
https://www.global-political-spotlight.com/articles/gps-summaries/daily/2026-03-18-rising-heat-maritime-risks-and-environmental-alerts-shape-global-environmental-concerns--gps-daily-2026-03-17-environment-daily-central
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Rising Heat, Maritime Risks, and | Global Political Spotlight

New research links rising temperatures to increased health risks, while Mediterranean and Eastern European regions face urgent maritime and environmental

Global Political Spotlight
French scientist's death raises questions about vessel safety protocols in Hobart

A 23-year-old French crew member of the research vessel Perseverance was found dead in Hobart's waterfront after jumping from the ship. Police investigate safety protocols.

The Daily Perspective