The US State Department announced plans to provide $100 million in humanitarian aid to Cuba.

The United States will provide Cuba with $100 million in humanitarian aid. This was announced on May 14 by the US State Department on its website.

"Today, the State Department publicly confirms the generous offer of the United States to provide an additional $100 million in direct humanitarian assistance to the Cuban people, which will be distributed in coordination with the Catholic Church and other reliable independent humanitarian organizations," the State Department said in a statement.

The Foreign Ministry stressed that the decision to accept this assistance depends on the Government of Cuba. The State Department also said it blames the Cuban government for the "humanitarian catastrophe" on the island, which allegedly does not agree to accept aid.

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A meeting of the parliamentarians of the two countries is scheduled for next week.

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez warned on May 13 that a possible US attack on the republic could lead to a humanitarian catastrophe, a large number of victims and a so-called bloodbath. According to Rodriguez, in the event of military aggression, both Cubans and Americans would suffer. The Cuban Foreign Minister also stressed that Washington has no reason to attack the country, since the island state does not pose a threat.

The Associated Press reported on May 9 that the United States does not intend to invade Cuba. It was noted that Washington is not considering such an option, despite repeated threats. However, the options for military intervention remain in force. At the same time, the Politico newspaper reported on May 3 that the administration of the American leader Donald Trump is considering the possibility of using military force in Cuba to carry out transformations in the country. Similar initiatives enjoy the support of the Cuban diaspora in the United States.