Overview
- Vladimir Putin told visiting Cuban foreign minister Bruno Rodríguez that Russia deems the latest U.S. sanctions against Cuba inadmissible.
- A Russian Foreign Ministry communiqué condemned Washington’s measures, called energy restrictions unacceptable, and urged an immediate end to the embargo and Cuba’s removal from the U.S. terrorism list.
- Sergei Lavrov urged the United States to show common sense, criticized an executive order labeling Cuba a threat, and warned against any naval blockade.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov said Russia intends to continue providing needed assistance to Cuba, while TASS reported aid was discussed but no details were disclosed.
- Bruno Rodríguez thanked Russia for its solidarity against the blockade and energy pressure and emphasized Cuba’s sovereignty and steady course.