Russia warns Cuba's fuel situation is 'critical' amid US 'cruel' sanctions tactics

Russia has warned that Cuba's energy crisis is becoming critical, as it accused the US of using suffocating measures against the socialist island-state. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the situation as 'critical'. Havana also slammed a US tactic, calling it 'cruel' and Cuban officials are reportedly seeking support from Russia. The energy crisis has caused widespread power outages in Cuba.