Russia Condemns U.S. Pressure on Cuba

Russia does not accept the US sanctions policy against Cuba and will continue to strengthen strategic cooperation with the republic, said Russian Foreign Ministry Deputy Minister Sergei Ryabkov.

Consensus

• Russia opposes U.S. sanctions and pressure on Cuba.
• Russia expressed unwavering solidarity with Cuba.
• The statement was made during a memorial event in Moscow marking the 100th anniversary of Fidel Castro's birth.
• Sergei Ryabkov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, delivered the statement.
• Russia stated that U.S. measures reflect American weakness and will not break Cuban resolve.

Points of divergence

• The U.S. Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth, said the U.S. is considering all options for further steps against Cuba, including military actions. — vesti

Coverage (2 sources)

• Russian Foreign Ministry speaks about US pressure on Cuba — Вести
• Ryabkov stated that Russia will always be close to Cuba — Интерфакс

Key entities

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• USA
• Cuba
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• Sergey Ryabkov
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• Washington
• United States
• Cuban Revolution
• Fidel Castro

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