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UN Assembly Again Urges End to Cuba Embargo as Support for U.S. Grows

Ukraine’s first vote against the measure, citing Cuban links to Russia’s war, signaled how the debate has shifted into a broader security dispute.

The official emblem of the United Nations is seen at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., August 23, 2022. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado
Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations, in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Overview

  • The General Assembly adopted the non-binding resolution 165–7 with 12 abstentions calling for the end of U.S. sanctions on Cuba.
  • The United States, Argentina, Hungary, Israel, Paraguay, North Macedonia and, for the first time, Ukraine voted against, narrowing last year’s 187–2 margin.
  • Ukraine’s envoy Andrii Melnyk said Kyiv’s vote reflected concern over Cuban nationals being recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
  • The resolution requests a report from the UN secretary-general on implementation, and only the U.S. Congress can legally lift the embargo.
  • Cuba accused Washington of pressuring countries and cited heavy economic losses during Hurricane Melissa, while U.S. representatives labeled the annual vote political theater.