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Two shipments of Russian oil and gas head to Cuba in defiance of US

Financial Times
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:06 PM
~4 min read
Energy

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First cargo on course to arrive on Monday as Donald Trump taunts communist island while administration engages in talks

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The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.

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