The Russian Foreign Ministry: Foreign Minister Lavrov condemned the U.S. economic and military pressure on Cuba. Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Medvedev stated that Cuba remains an important strategic ally of Russia in the region.
Russian State News Agency, Moscow, February 18 - The Russian Foreign Ministry stated on February 18 that Foreign Minister Lavrov condemned the illegal restrictive measures taken by the United States against Havana during his meeting with Cuban Foreign Minister Rodriguez.
The statement released by the Russian Foreign Ministry on its official website said: "Russia strongly condemns Washington's illegal restrictive measures against Havana, as well as the economic and military pressure imposed on Cuba's state and Cuban citizens."
The Russian Foreign Ministry stated in the statement: "Reiterates its firm support for Cuba's legitimate demands - immediately ending the U.S. trade, economic and financial embargo, and removing Cuba from the list of 'state sponsors of terrorism' maintained by the U.S. Department of State."
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Medvedev stated that Cuba remains an important strategic ally of Russia in the region.
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