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Russia’s Putin meets Cuban FM, says US restrictions ‘unacceptable’

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 18, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Russia’s Putin meets Cuban FM, says US restrictions ‘unacceptable’
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In February 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez in Moscow to discuss US restrictions on Cuba, which Putin deemed "unacceptable." The meeting occurred amidst rising tensions, as the White House called the Cuban government "failing" and signaled a desire for "dramatic changes." Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov urged the US to avoid a naval blockade and instead pursue negotiations with Cuba. Rodriguez expressed concern over US actions threatening national sovereignty and affirmed Cuba's commitment to independence and dialogue, despite economic difficulties stemming from US trade tariffs on oil imports. He also stated Cuba would honor its agreements with Moscow.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Donald Trump 40% Havana 40% Kremlin 50% Moscow ×260% Sergey Lavrov ×260% Russia ×270% Bruno Rodriguez ×370% United States ×480% Vladimir Putin ×290% Cuba ×990%

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us restrictions 90% russia cuba relations 80% sanctions 70% naval blockade 60% sovereignty 50% fuel shortages 40%

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Cuba

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