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Why Did the Sanctioned Russian Tanker Universal Suddenly Change Course

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Sanctioned Russian diesel cargo diverted from Cuba, exacerbating Cuba's fuel shortage. Direct impact on Cuban energy imports and potential rerouting of Russian diesel flows. Channel: supply_shortage (Cuba) and logistics rerouting. Impact is region-specific (Cuba, Russia).

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  • Russian tanker Universal, under US/EU/UK sanctions, changed course toward South Atlantic after lingering near Cuba.
  • Vessel carries 250,000-270,000 barrels of diesel fuel, critical for Cuba's energy crisis.
  • Speed increased from 1.3 to 10.5 knots, indicating new operational plan.
  • Cuba faces severe energy shortages with exhausted fuel reserves and electricity deficits.
  • Departure from Vysotsk on Jan 18, expected arrival late April but delayed.

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