US stated grounds for oil sanctions

President Trump's decree reveals Washington's stance on restricting oil supplies to Cuba. According to the administration, the reason for introducing these measures was Cuba's close cooperation with Russia and China. The document emphasizes that such ties are considered a threat to U.S. national security and underscores the necessity of restrictions to prevent further development of cooperation.

The decree includes specific measures and sanction exemptions that will take effect from a certain date. At the same time, the government clarifies that this policy aims to halt economic support to states considered opponents of American interests.

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The United States previously imposed several restrictions on Cuba, but the new measures represent a specific response to Cuba's growing economic integration with Russia and China.