Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'

Russia stands firm with Cuba against what it terms American "blackmail and threats," as articulated by Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. Moscow views the U.S. actions as a deliberate and malicious escalation aimed at interfering with Cuba's internal affairs and undermining its statehood. This strong stance reflects Russia's historical ties and ongoing support for the Communist-run island.

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Against the backdrop of the targeted and malicious escalation against Cuba, we reaffirm our solidarity with the Cuban government and the Cuban people.

Zakharova specifically rejected the "demonstrative aggressive pressure" from Washington, particularly in light of U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about "taking Cuba" while simultaneously demanding economic and political reforms. Russia frames this as a blatant attempt to dictate terms to a sovereign nation, a practice it opposes in foreign policy.

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We reject blackmail and threats in foreign policy, which also applies to Washington's current demonstrative aggressive pressure on Havana with the aim of gross interference in Cuba's internal affairs in order to break Cuban statehood.

The ongoing U.S. pressure, including a fuel blockade that Russia has challenged by delivering crude oil, is seen by Moscow as an artificial attempt to fuel confrontation. Russia emphasizes its commitment to providing humanitarian assistance during this "difficult period," underscoring a long-standing relationship that dates back to Cuba's 1959 revolution and the collapse of the Soviet Union. This narrative positions Russia as a steadfast ally defending Cuba's right to chart its own course, independent of American influence.

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Russia and Cuba have a close historical relationship. We have always been on the side of Cuba in its struggle for independence, in its right to live by its own rules, develop on its own path and defend its own interests.