Russia demands end to U.S. blockade of Cuba

Russia called for the removal of Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism and the lifting of economic and energy blockades, urging immediate action to address the humanitarian crisis on the island.

Consensus

Russia is calling for the lifting of the U.S. economic and energy blockade on Cuba.
Russia supports Cuba's position on the need to end the blockade.
Sergei Lavrov made statements on Cuba during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Lavrov called for Cuba to be removed from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terror.
Russia and Cuba agreed to continue their dialogue and strengthen bilateral cooperation.
The humanitarian situation in Cuba is described as dire and under unprecedented pressure.

Points of divergence

Lavrov stated that the humanitarian situation on Cuba is under unprecedented pressure from its northern neighbor. — interfax
Lavrov met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and foreign ministers of Syria and Turkey during the UN General Assembly. — kommersant
The Cuban Ministry of Energy reported a complete shutdown of the energy system due to fuel shortages. — vesti
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel described U.S. sanctions and the energy blockade as a 'carefully planned genocide.' — vesti

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Lavrov called to lift blockade of Cuba — Интерфакс
Lavrov called on the US to exclude Cuba from the list of countries sponsoring terrorism — Коммерсантъ
Russia called for the exclusion of Cuba from the list of "terrorist sponsors" — Вести
Russian Foreign Minister confirmed support for Havana's demands on the US to end the blockade — Интерфакс

Russia demands end to U.S. blockade of Cuba

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