Russia promises ‘active support’ for Cuba, blasting US ‘sanctions noose’
“We reaffirm our full solidarity with Cuba,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said during a briefing on Thursday, according to independent news outlet Interfax. “We strongly condemn any attempts at gross interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign state, intimidation and the use of unilateral restrictive measures, threats and blackmail,” she continued. “We will continue to provide our most active support to the fraternal Cuban people during this extremely difficult period.” Cuba’s economy and energy grid have come under greater strain over the past six months due to a U.S. embargo that has strangled the flow of oil into the country.
- ▪“We reaffirm our full solidarity with Cuba,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said during a briefing on Thursday, according to independent news outlet Interfax.
- ▪“We strongly condemn any attempts at gross interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign state, intimidation and the use of unilateral restrictive measures, threats and blackmail,” she continued.
- ▪“We will continue to provide our most active support to the fraternal Cuban people during this extremely difficult period.” Cuba’s economy and energy grid have come under greater strain over the past six months due to a U.S. embargo that ha
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- ▪ Russia promises ‘active support’ for Cuba as US presses Castro regime — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Russia says it will support Cuba as U.S. tightens the 'noose' — Straits Times — World
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International Russia promises ‘active support’ for Cuba, blasting US ‘sanctions noose’ Comments: by Sophie Brams - 05/21/26 3:16 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Sophie Brams - 05/21/26 3:16 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING Russia has promised to provide “active support” to Cuba as the U.S. seeks to tighten its economic grip on the island’s communist government. “We reaffirm our full solidarity with Cuba,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said during a briefing on Thursday, according to independent news outlet Interfax. “We strongly condemn any attempts at gross interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign state, intimidation and the use of unilateral restrictive measures, threats and blackmail,” she continued.
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