Russia Starts Evacuating Tourists from Cuba Amid Fuel Crisis

Nordwind Airlines has organized five flights to carry passengers from Cuba to Moscow, while citizens of the Republic of Cuba will not be permitted to board, the carrier's press service announced. Special Flights from Cuban Resorts The airline stated that it scheduled flights "to ensure transportation of passengers currently located in Cuba, with the exception of citizens of the Republic of Cuba.” Tourists will be able to depart from Varadero to Moscow on flight N4-556 on February 12, 14, and 18. Another flight, N4-552, will operate from Cayo Coco to Moscow on February 17. Flight N4-558 will depart from Holguín on February 21.