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Russian Parliament Calls Trump’s Energy Blockade of Cuba a Genocide

The Speaker of the Federation Council of Russia (the upper house of Parliament), Valentina Matvienko. On Friday labeled the energy blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba a genocide against the Cuban people.

“We are following with concern what is happening regarding Cuba.” The legislator emphasized upon receiving Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez at the Senate of the Eurasian giant. Rodríguez concludes a working visit to Moscow on Thursday. As a special envoy of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and the government.

“We firmly oppose the illegal actions of the United States. There is no basis for aggression against Cuba. Such attempts to change the regime and power are gross and illegal actions that every sensible person condemns. This is confirmed by the latest United Nations resolution adopted. Which condemns the blockade and sanctions,” she stated.

Matviyenko emphasized that the world majority must support and assist the Caribbean nation. While also recalling that the Federation Council adopts an annual declaration. On the need to end the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by Washington against Havana some seven decades ago.

She also expressed the willingness of the country’s parliamentarians to promote Russian-Cuban cooperation across the board. According to the Speaker of the upper house of Parliament. Also the meeting with the Cuban Foreign Minister provides an opportunity to express solidarity with the courageous Cuban people. Who firmly defend their sovereignty and independence.

“This visit is of particular importance and has a practical character,” Matviyenko noted.

For his part, the member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba emphasized that Cuba will continue to uphold international law. Act in the name of peace, security, and multilateral cooperation. In that context, he asserted that Cubans are today facing with determination the intensified energy blockade. Imposed by the executive order signed by US President Donald Trump. Which strengthens coercive measures against Havana and aims to economically strangle the country.

“We will defend our sovereignty and independence, and we will always be ready for dialogue as equals with any state,” Rodríguez declared. In this regard, he stated that the meetings held with the highest governmental, political, and parliamentary authorities of Russia have been of great importance to Cuba.

Prior to this meeting, the Foreign Minister spoke with the Chairman of the Communist Party of Russia, Gennady Zyuganov. Who reaffirmed the political organization’s unwavering support for the Caribbean island in the face of the White House’s economic onslaught.

At the close of the final day of work, the Foreign Minister met with members of the Cuban State Mission in Moscow. Discussing the current situation in Cuba and the challenges they face in supporting the country’s economic, political, and social development. Each according to their respective responsibilities.

With information from Prensa Latina

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