Russia Condemns U.S. Arrest Warrant for Raúl Castro
Russia firmly condemns the issuance of a US arrest warrant against the historical leader of Cuba, Raúl Castro, and warns that further escalation of the situation around Cuba threatens to destabilize the entire region, according to a statement by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Consensus
- Russia issued a statement condemning the U.S. issuance of an arrest warrant for Raul Castro.
- The arrest warrant was issued by a judge in Miami, Florida.
- Russia described the move as politically motivated and baseless.
- Russia expressed solidarity with the Cuban government and people.
- Russia warned that escalating tensions around Cuba could lead to regional instability.
- Russia noted that Cuba is facing severe economic, financial, and energy blockade.
- Russia stated that a social explosion on Cuba could lead to mass migration.
Points of divergence
- No additional details or claims beyond the headline were provided in the source text. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russian Foreign Ministry Condemns US Issuance of Arrest Warrant for Raúl Castro — Коммерсантъ
- Russia Condemned the Issuance of an Arrest Warrant for Raúl Castro in the USA — Интерфакс