Russia says it will support Cuba as U.S. tightens the 'noose'
Russia has pledged to support Cuba amid increasing U.S. sanctions and intimidation. The U.S. recently escalated its campaign against Cuba by announcing murder charges against former President Raúl Castro. Russian officials condemned U.S. actions as interference in Cuba's internal affairs and reaffirmed their solidarity with the Cuban government.
- ▪Russia announced it would provide active support to Cuba despite U.S. sanctions.
- ▪The U.S. has charged former President Raúl Castro with murder, escalating tensions.
- ▪Russian officials condemned U.S. actions as gross interference in Cuba's sovereignty.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 10 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Russia promises ‘active support’ for Cuba, blasting US ‘sanctions noose’ — The Hill
- ▪ Russia promises ‘active support’ for Cuba as US presses Castro regime — Washington Examiner
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Russia says it will support Cuba as U.S. tightens the 'noose'Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 21, 2026, 05:14 PMUpdated May 21, 2026, 05:14 PMMOSCOW, May 21 - Russia said on Thursday that it would provide active support to Cuba despite attempts by the United States to intimidate and tighten the "sanctions noose" around the Communist‑run island republic.The United States announced murder charges against former President Raúl Castro on Wednesday, a major escalation in Washington's campaign against Cuba, where Castro's communists have been in charge since his late brother Fidel Castro led a revolution in 1959."We will continue to provide the most active support to the fraternal Cuban people during this extremely difficult period," Russian Foreign…
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