# Cuba Crisis Deepens

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Podcast: [The Duran on Odysee](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-duran-on-odysee-5399169)
Published: 2026-06-03T06:23:44+00:00
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The Duran: Episode 2537 The United States has effectively blockaded Cuba, turned back a Russian oil tanker, and sent CIA director John Radcliffe to Havana with what amounts to a regime change ultimatum, raising the question of whether Cuba is on the verge of becoming the next Venezuela. Alexander Mercouris and Alex Christoforou of The Duran break down why the Cuban leadership may have actually refused Russian oil themselves, what the Americans are really demanding, and whether Trump and Marco Rubio can pull off a swift political takeover of the island without triggering a costly military confrontation. Is Cuba quietly capitulating to American pressure, or is this the opening move in a far more dangerous standoff in America's own backyard? 00:00:00 Introduction: Cuba blockade update 00:00:26 Russian oil tanker turned back from Cuba 00:01:33 Why Cuba may have refused the Russian tanker 00:02:02 CIA director Radcliffe visit and US demands 00:02:39 What deal is the US actually offering Cuba 00:03:47 Could the US invade Cuba? Resistance assessment 00:05:16 Cuban leadership fear of invasion and calculation 00:06:02 What regime change would mean for Trump 00:07:22 Strategic consequences for the US long term 00:10:42 Cuba's abandoned allies and faded global support 00:12:39 Spheres of influence: US tightening grip on the Americas 00:13:02 Rubio's political ambitions and the Cuba agenda ***THE DURAN SHOP*** https://theduranshop.com ***REVERSE GEAR SHOP*** Athleisure with Style https://reversegear.shop/ ***THE DURAN COMMUNITY ON LOCALS*** https://theduran.locals.com Join Now Get 1 Month Free Trial ***OUR OFFICIAL CHANNELS*** ALEXANDER: https://www.youtube.com/AlexanderMercourisReal ALEX: https://www.youtube.com/alexchristoforou ***CRYPTO SUPPORT*** BITCOIN: 3Jvdno…

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