The Russian Foreign Ministry announced Russia's intention to remain in the Western Hemisphere

During his visit to Havana on April 10, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that Russia does not intend to leave the Western Hemisphere.

"Russia is not going to leave the western hemisphere, no matter what they say in Washington. They are obsessed with the idea of ousting Russia, as well as China, from this region," RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.

According to the diplomat, Cuba occupies an important place among the priorities of Russian foreign policy and stressed that it is unacceptable for Moscow to refuse to support the country. It clarifies that the key area remains assistance to ensure Cuba's energy security.

He stressed that the support will be carried out in coordination with Russia's partners, based on upholding the norms of international law and the principle of equality of states.

Key supply: who will send oil to Cuba after Russia

The war in the Middle East is forcing Washington to ease pressure on the island

On April 1, Ryabkov announced Russia's intention to continue supporting Cuba. According to him, for decades, when the United States increased pressure on the island, Moscow has consistently supported Havana and intends to continue doing so.

On April 2, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev announced at the Energoprom-2026 forum that the Russian side was preparing to send a second oil vessel to Cuba. He noted that a large meeting had been held in St. Petersburg the day before with the participation of representatives of Cuba.

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