Russia Strengthens Ties with Cuba as Sanctions Intensify

Russia has signaled its readiness to provide assistance to Cuba as the country continues to face economic pressure linked to longstanding US sanctions. According to Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin, Moscow is actively discussing potential support measures with Cuban counterparts. "As Russia, we are ready to provide all possible assistance. These issues are being worked out with our Cuban counterparts,” Peskov said, as cited by TASS.