politics
February 18, 2026
Lavrov Reacts and Sends an Unexpected Message to Americans
Lavrov condemned Washington's illegitimate sanctions as pressure on the Cuban state and deemed statements about Russian-Cuban relations unacceptable.
TL;DR
- Russia urges the US to abandon plans for a naval blockade of Cuba and act with common sense.
- Lavrov condemned illegitimate US sanctions and economic/military pressure on Cuba.
- Both Russia and Cuba reject unfounded accusations of cooperation posing a threat to the US or others.
- Cuba is concerned about the worsening international situation and US actions threatening sovereignty.
- Cuba and Russia are committed to strengthening their strategic partnership in all areas.
- Both nations find the imposition of restrictive measures on Cuba in the energy sector unacceptable.
- The US has stopped Venezuelan oil deliveries to Cuba and threatened sanctions on oil sellers.
- Russia has promised to send oil to Cuba, but details on timing and quantity are unspecified.
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