EU Aids Cuba Amid Energy Crisis

0:00On April 1st, the European Commission just dropped 2 million Euros, about $2.3 million in humanitarian aid to Cuba, tackling. They're worsening crisis conditions. This comes after the U.S. cutoff Venezuelan oil exports to the island nation back on January 3rd, following the toppling of President Nicholas. Maduro sparking a full-blown energy shortage. Blackouts are hitting hard across Cuba's 10 million people. With health officials warning, it's especially rough on cancer patients, including kids. Who needs steady power for treatments? EU Crisis Management Commissioner, Hajla Beebe, says they're stepping up like they did after Hurricane Melissa, aiming to give food and clean water to. Up to 2 million folks in need. Meanwhile, on March 31st, a Russian tanker pulled into Matanzas with 700,000 barrels of crude, the first big oil shim in since, supplies dried up, offering some relief as the situation unfolds. That's your update from Global News Today, powered by AI.

1:02I'm Corey with The Story.