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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-18T16:50:00.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Washington's attempts to destabilize the situation around Cuba could encounter serious resistance despite the island's difficult economic conditions, Russian military expert and reserve first-rank captain Vasily Dandykin believes.\nIn comments to Pravda.Ru, the analyst assessed Havana's readiness for a possible confrontation with the United States and argued that forcing political change on the island would not become an easy operation for Washington.\nEarlier, Cuba's Foreign Ministry stated on its official page on X that the country would firmly defend itself in the event of aggression from the United States. The ministry emphasized Havana's determination to protect national sovereignty against external threats.",
  "title": "Cuba's Defiance Could Complicate Any US Military Scenario in the Caribbean"
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