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Russia Boosts Cuba Support After US Raúl Castro Indictment

5/22/2026

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Russia will give active support to Cuba after the United States announced murder charges against former President Raúl Castro.
Russia accused United States of reviving Monroe Doctrine, imposing sanctions on Cuba and using intimidation.
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow will continue its most active assistance to the Cuban people during this difficult period.
U.S. officials called the murder indictment a major escalation in Washington’s campaign against the Communist-run island.

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Russia will give active support to Cuba after the United States announced murder charges against former President Raúl Castro.
Russia accused United States of reviving Monroe Doctrine, imposing sanctions on Cuba and using intimidation.
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow will continue its most active assistance to the Cuban people during this difficult period.
U.S. officials called the murder indictment a major escalation in Washington’s campaign against the Communist-run island.