Cuba has been grappling with a severe fuel blockade imposed by the United States since January 3, following the US's decision to cut ties with Nicolas Maduro, the former ally of Havana and President of Venezuela. This blockade has exacerbated Cuba's existing economic woes, leading to significant interruptions in electricity supply due to the sudden halt in oil deliveries. As the Cuban economy sinks deeper into crisis, the urgency for alternative fuel sources has escalated, prompting the involvement of Russia in providing assistance.