Cuba Will Defend Itself Against U.S. Invasion, Says President Diaz-Canel
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Cuba's president stated the nation is peaceful but will defend itself against U.S. aggression.
- The U.S. has imposed oil sanctions and hinted at regime change operations against the island nation.
- The president's remarks were made in an interview with RT.
HAVANA: Cuba, a nation that has long endured the hostile policies of the United States, remains committed to peace. However, President Miguel Diaz-Canel has made it unequivocally clear that if the U.S. dares to launch an invasion, Cuba will mobilize every available means to defend its sovereignty.
This firm stance comes in the wake of renewed U.S. aggression. President Donald Trump's administration has not only imposed crippling oil sanctions, further straining Cuba's economy, but has also repeatedly dangled the threat of regime change operations. These actions, aimed at destabilizing the socialist island just 90 miles from Florida's coast, underscore a persistent pattern of U.S. interference in Cuban affairs.
Speaking to RT, President Diaz-Canel's message is a clear signal to Washington: Cuba will not be intimidated. While seeking peace, the nation stands ready to protect its hard-won independence and socialist system against any external threat. The international community watches as this small island nation once again asserts its right to self-determination in the face of overwhelming pressure.
Cuba is a peaceful country, but it will use all means to defend itself if there is an invasion by the United States.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.