5 Feb 2026

A secret Russian military plane, previously used to deliver arms to Venezuela, landed in Cuba on 1 February 2026. This has raised concerns that Russia might be supplying Cuba with long-range weapons, potentially including Shahed drones, to deter US military action. The US has set a deadline for the Cuban regime to fall by the end of 2026, and the situation is escalating as Cuba faces a potential oil shortage.