A solidarity shipment of 750 metric tons of vegetable oil delivered by Russia. It has been allocated to the emergency response reserves of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Cuba.
The shipment was funded by the Russian Federation’s Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters. Through a four-million-US-dollar biennial contribution covering the 2025–2026 period.
The handover ceremony was presided over by the Russian ambassador to Havana, Viktor V. Koronelli. With the WFP representative in Cuba, Etienne Labande. Cuban officials in attendance included Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade Oscar Pérez-Oliva and Minister of Domestic Trade Betsy Díaz.
In exclusive statements to Prensa Latina, Koronelli highlighted the importance of this gesture by the Russian government and people to assist the largest of the Antilles.
“This delivery has a very significant impact, considering the situation Cuba is facing. Due to the consequences of the criminal blockade imposed by the United States,” he emphasized.
Moscow’s humanitarian collaboration with the Caribbean nation has been channeled. Through donations of medicines, vehicles, and food, often originating from cities such as St. Petersburg and the Russian capital.
Moreover these shipments, which also include contributions to the WFP, reaffirm the historic ties of friendship and Russia’s ongoing support for the Caribbean island.
In this context, the United Nations program has served as the primary multilateral channel for delivering these donations to the country. Coordinating with the Cuban government to distribute the aid to the most vulnerable groups.
With information from Prensa Latina
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