Reference News, March 6 report, according to the Russian "Sobesednik" website, on March 5, US President Trump delivered a speech at the White House, stating that future actions against Cuba are only a "matter of time," but the US hopes to first "deal with Iran."
The report stated that Trump said: "What is happening in Cuba is shocking. We think we want to finish this matter (in Iran) first, but it is also just a matter of time."
Trump did not reveal details or plans for possible actions against Cuba.
The Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zarikova stated on April 4 that Russia believes attempts to hinder international cooperation with Cuba are unacceptable. In commenting on the political pressure the US has imposed on Cuba, Zarikova mentioned that Russia and Cuba have maintained a "close and friendly" relationship for many years, and have always followed this track in history.
Trump said on February 27 that the US is considering a so-called "friendly takeover" of Cuba, which is currently in great difficulty. A few days earlier, he also said that a military action against Cuba would not be difficult. (Translated by Tong Shiqun)
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