Russia will allocate $2 million to the UN fund for humanitarian aid… (куба · оон · гуманитарный)
Russia will allocate $2 million to the UN fund for humanitarian aid in Cuba. According to Vladimir Kolokolev, Russia's Minister of Internal Affairs, from 2018 to 2025, Russia has directed $18 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations to implement humanitarian projects in Cuba.
Consensus
- Russia will contribute $2 million to the UN World Food Programme for humanitarian projects on Cuba in 2026.
- The contribution was announced by Russian Minister of Internal Affairs Vladimir Kolokoltsev at a UN General Assembly session in New York on July 7.
- Russia has provided $18 million to the WFP for humanitarian projects on Cuba between 2018 and 2025.
- Russia supports Cuba against U.S. economic sanctions, calling them illegitimate and harmful.
- Russia continues providing humanitarian aid to Cuba despite external obstacles.
Points of divergence
- Russia is one of the main partners of Cuba, supporting it with fuel supplies, infrastructure modernization, tourism development, and annual votes at the UN General Assembly for resolution demanding immediate cancellation of U.S. economic blockade. — vesti
- A shipment of 211 tons of fortified sunflower oil destined for Santiago de Cuba was temporarily delayed in Venezuela but remains part of the support program. — interfax
- Russia is financing long-term projects to strengthen food security, including a $5 million project (2021–2025) on sustainable school meal systems in Cuba. — interfax
- The Russian minister stated that the daily electricity deficit on Cuba reaches 2100-2200 MW, with widespread and prolonged power outages up to 30 hours in some regions. — interfax
- Russia's fuel supply to Cuba is now a humanitarian necessity rather than a commercial transaction. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russia to Donate $2 Million to UN Fund for Humanitarian Aid in Cuba — Вести
- Russia to contribute $2 million for humanitarian projects in Cuba — Интерфакс