MINSK, 12 February (BelTA) - Russia plans to send a batch of oil and oil products to Cuba as humanitarian assistance, TASS reports.
“In the near future, Russia is set to send oil and oil products to Cuba as humanitarian aid,” the Russian Embassy in Cuba stated.
According to the embassy’s post on Telegram, it is in touch with Russia’s Aeroflot airline and Cuba’s aviation authorities so that Russian nationals could safely return to Russia. Aeroflot promised to organize special flights from Varadero and Havana to Moscow.
The Russian Federal Agency for Air Transport Rosaviatsiya reported that due to difficulties with refueling aircraft in Cuba, the airlines Rossiya and Nordwind have had to adjust their flight schedules to airports in the country. Specifically, in the coming days, Rossiya Airline will operate several ferry flights (without passengers from Moscow) from Havana and Varadero to Moscow in order to evacuate Russian tourists currently vacationing in Cuba. After this, the airline’s flight program will be temporarily suspended until the situation changes. Aeroflot stated that Rossiya Airlines (part of the Aeroflot Group) will cancel all flights to/from Cuba starting 24 February.
According to the press service of the Russian Union of Travel Industry, organized tourists who have purchased tours to Cuba will be offered alternative vacation options, rescheduled travel dates, or refunds, taking into account the expenses actually incurred by the tour operator. Preliminary estimates indicate that approximately 4,000 Russian citizens are currently in Cuba. Tourists are advised to stay in touch with their travel agent, tour operator, and airline for the latest information and prompt resolution of any issues that may arise.
Russia’s ministry of economic development has recommended Russian tourists refrain from visiting Cuba amid the “fuel emergency” in the country.
It has been reported that Havana's main airport will suspend refueling of aircraft for one month, but will not close for flight servicing. The fuel situation in Havana worsened following the U.S. military operation in Venezuela on 3 January 2026 to capture its president, Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela had been one of the main exporters of oil to Cuba.
“In the near future, Russia is set to send oil and oil products to Cuba as humanitarian aid,” the Russian Embassy in Cuba stated.
According to the embassy’s post on Telegram, it is in touch with Russia’s Aeroflot airline and Cuba’s aviation authorities so that Russian nationals could safely return to Russia. Aeroflot promised to organize special flights from Varadero and Havana to Moscow.
The Russian Federal Agency for Air Transport Rosaviatsiya reported that due to difficulties with refueling aircraft in Cuba, the airlines Rossiya and Nordwind have had to adjust their flight schedules to airports in the country. Specifically, in the coming days, Rossiya Airline will operate several ferry flights (without passengers from Moscow) from Havana and Varadero to Moscow in order to evacuate Russian tourists currently vacationing in Cuba. After this, the airline’s flight program will be temporarily suspended until the situation changes. Aeroflot stated that Rossiya Airlines (part of the Aeroflot Group) will cancel all flights to/from Cuba starting 24 February.
According to the press service of the Russian Union of Travel Industry, organized tourists who have purchased tours to Cuba will be offered alternative vacation options, rescheduled travel dates, or refunds, taking into account the expenses actually incurred by the tour operator. Preliminary estimates indicate that approximately 4,000 Russian citizens are currently in Cuba. Tourists are advised to stay in touch with their travel agent, tour operator, and airline for the latest information and prompt resolution of any issues that may arise.
Russia’s ministry of economic development has recommended Russian tourists refrain from visiting Cuba amid the “fuel emergency” in the country.
It has been reported that Havana's main airport will suspend refueling of aircraft for one month, but will not close for flight servicing. The fuel situation in Havana worsened following the U.S. military operation in Venezuela on 3 January 2026 to capture its president, Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela had been one of the main exporters of oil to Cuba.
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