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From Daily Star · () English

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  • China has expressed support for Cuba and urged the United States to cease its judicial actions against the country following charges against former leader Raul Castro.
  • The US indictment of the 94-year-old former president has fueled speculation about potential US efforts to destabilize the communist state.
  • Russia has also pledged active support to Cuba, condemning US attempts to intimidate the island nation and tighten sanctions.

China has voiced strong support for Cuba, condemning the United States' decision to indict former Cuban leader Raul Castro on murder charges. The Chinese foreign ministry spokesman, Guo Jiakun, urged the US to abandon its 'sanctions stick' and 'judicial stick' against Cuba, emphasizing China's firm stance on safeguarding Cuba's national sovereignty and opposing external interference. This statement reflects China's consistent policy of supporting socialist states against perceived US pressure.

The US side should stop brandishing the sanctions stick and the judicial stick against Cuba and stop threatening force at every turn.

โ€” Guo JiakunChinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun's statement on US charges against Raul Castro.

Russia has echoed similar sentiments, pledging 'active support' to Cuba and denouncing US attempts to intimidate the island nation. The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, stated that Russia would continue to support the 'fraternal Cuban people' during this 'extremely difficult period.' Both China and Russia's responses highlight a coordinated effort to counter US foreign policy in Latin America and present a united front against what they view as American overreach.

China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and national dignity and opposes external interference.

โ€” Guo JiakunChinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun's statement on US charges against Raul Castro.

The indictment of Raul Castro, brother of Fidel Castro, by the US has ignited speculation about President Donald Trump's intentions towards the communist state. For Cuba, these international endorsements from major powers like China and Russia are crucial in navigating the geopolitical pressures exerted by the United States. The situation underscores the ongoing ideological and political tensions between the US and Cuba, with global powers aligning themselves on opposing sides.

We will continue to provide the most active support to the fraternal Cuban people during this extremely difficult period.

โ€” Maria ZakharovaRussian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's statement on US charges against Raul Castro.
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