Russia will not withdraw its support for Cuba and has pledged to provide fuel assistance
Moscow has stated that it will not cease its support for the communist regime in Cuba and intends to help the country overcome its fuel crisis, despite pressure from the United States.
This was announced by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov following talks in Havana, according to Reuters.
“Russia cannot betray Cuba,” the diplomat emphasized, adding that the island’s energy needs are a key priority.
The Kremlin assures that support will not be limited to one-time deliveries. This refers, in particular, to the recent arrival of the tanker “Anatoly Kolodkin” carrying oil to the shores of Cuba.
“It is too early to say what the next steps will be. But it is clear that we will not limit our supplies to the cargo that was on board the tanker ‘Anatoly Kolodkin,’” Ryabkov noted.
Moscow openly ignores Washington’s calls to cease its activities in the Western Hemisphere. The U.S. has long sought to oust Russia and China from the region, but the Russian Foreign Ministry calls such a policy “obsession.”
“Russia has no plans to leave the Western Hemisphere, no matter what Washington says. They are obsessed with the idea of pushing Russia and China out of the region,” the Kremlin representative emphasized.
Thus, Russia is demonstrating its intention to maintain influence in the region and strengthen cooperation with Cuba, despite the geopolitical confrontation with the U.S.
During a speech at an investment forum in Miami on March 27, U.S. President Donald Trump praised the success of U.S. military operations in Venezuela and Iran and hinted that Cuba could be the next target.
As a reminder, the United States and Venezuela’s interim government have agreed to restore diplomatic and consular relations between the two countries. The U.S. State Department called this decision an important step toward stabilizing the situation in Venezuela and improving bilateral relations.
Venezuela and the U.S. have signed a multimillion-dollaragreement for the supply of gold.
As a reminder, gold prices rose to a one-month high amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Oil prices are also rising due to the conflict in the Middle East and risks to the Strait of Hormuz.
