Russia Vows Continued Political and Material Support for Cuba

Dragon Media News Desk

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov and Cuba’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Gerardo Peñalver held a telephone conversation on November 13 at the Cuban side’s initiative. They discussed current issues in bilateral cooperation, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

Ryabkov reiterated Russia’s position that economic and military pressure on Cuba is unacceptable. He called for the immediate end of the US trade, fuel and financial blockade of the island.

He expressed Russia’s unwavering solidarity with and support for the leadership and people of the “friendly country” during this difficult period. Russia is ready to continue providing Havana with the political and material assistance it needs, he said.