Russia promises 'active support' for Cuba
Russia on Thursday emphasized its “full solidarity” with Cuba, taking sides with the country against the United States as Washington escalates a pressure campaign against Havana’s Communist leadership.
TL;DR
- Russia declared "full solidarity" with Cuba against U.S. pressure.
- Moscow vowed to provide "active support" to Cuba during a "difficult period."
- Russia condemned U.S. interference, intimidation, and illegal restrictive measures against Cuba.
- The U.S. has escalated pressure on Cuba, including sanctions and an executive order authorizing tariffs.
- Russia has a long-standing alliance with Cuba, dating back to Fidel Castro's rise to power.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for the Cuban people to overthrow their Communist government.
- Rubio suggested $100 million in U.S. aid contingent on the overthrow of GAESA, a military-business conglomerate.