Russian Senate condemns U.S. military pressure on Cuba

The Russian Senate has voiced strong condemnation of what it calls U.S. military pressure against Cuba, particularly in light of former Cuban President Raúl Castro's 95th birthday. In a statement, the Federation Council expressed "deep concern" over U.S. actions, specifically denouncing the deployment of an American naval strike group in the Caribbean as a move aimed at creating conditions for armed intervention.

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The Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia expresses its deep concern over the actions of the USA aimed at creating conditions for armed intervention against Cuba and strongly condemns the deployment of a U.S. naval strike group in the Caribbean for this purpose.

Russian senators characterized the U.S. Department of Justice's accusations against General Raúl Castro Ruz as a "blatant attempt at blackmail" against the Cuban government. They asserted that these aggressive U.S. actions flagrantly contradict international law and the UN Charter, violating the legitimate rights and freedoms of Cubans and causing suffering. The increase in tensions was also deemed a serious threat to regional security and stability in the Caribbean.

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The accusation by the United States Department of Justice against General of the Army Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution, constitutes a blatant attempt at blackmail against the government of Cuba.

The legislative body affirmed its "firm support" for the Cuban people and government in their defense of sovereignty, freedom, and independence. It demanded an end to the U.S. blockade and highlighted the "traditionally friendly" relations between Russia and Cuba. Russia pledged to continue strengthening friendship, expanding mutual assistance, and deepening bilateral cooperation.

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The aggressive actions of the United States flagrantly contradict the universally recognized principles and norms of international law and the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations.

This stance from Moscow comes as Cuba faces significant economic, social, and energy crises, exacerbated by U.S. pressure that includes an oil blockade and secondary sanctions. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also extended birthday wishes to Raúl Castro, offering Moscow's "firm support" amid "unprecedented external pressure" on the island.

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The Russian senators express their firm support for the Cuban people and the government of Cuba in their brave defense of the sovereignty, freedom, and independence of their country, as well as in their just demands for an end to the violent pressure exerted by the United States.