Russia is exploring ways to assist Cuba during a severe fuel shortage, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on February 12, amid US threats to impose tariffs on nations helping the sanctions-hit Caribbean island.

Cuba’s worsening energy collapse has deepened after Mexico suspended oil shipments to the island under mounting pressure from the US, exposing both Havana’s acute dependence on imported fuel and the limits of Mexico’s diplomatic talks.

Latin America’s oil landscape is entering a pivotal phase, with Argentina, Guyana and Brazil set to drive most of the region’s production gains in 2026 even as Venezuela edges back into international markets.

The mayor of Fermeuse, Newfoundland is cautioning against getting too far ahead in proposed plans for a potential LNG facility in the tiny town on Canada’s east coast.