Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Thursday that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight should it happen.Diaz-Canel spoke during a rally that drew hundreds of people to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the declaration of the Cuban Revolution’s socialist essence.“The moment is extremely challenging and calls upon us once again, as on April 16, 1961, to be ready to confront serious threats, including military aggression. We do not want it, but it is our duty to prepare to avoid it and, if it becomes inevitable, to defeat it,” Diaz-Canel said.
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FRI · 2026-04-17 · 03:35 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0417-70199
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Cuba’s president says island does not wish for US aggression, but ready to fight
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel stated on Thursday that Cuba does not seek military conflict with the United States. Speaking at a rally in Cuba commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution's socialist declaration, Diaz-Canel addressed potential threats from the U.S.
Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-17 · 03:35 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel stated on Thursday that Cuba does not seek military conflict with the United States. Speaking at a rally in Cuba commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution's socialist declaration, Diaz-Canel addressed potential threats from the U.S. He emphasized that while Cuba desires to avoid aggression, the country is prepared to defend itself should an attack occur. Diaz-Canel called upon the Cuban people to be ready to confront serious threats, including military aggression, highlighting the government's commitment to defending the nation. The rally drew hundreds of people to mark the anniversary.
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The moment is extremely challenging and calls upon us to be ready to confront serious threats, including military aggression.
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Cuba is prepared to fight should military aggression from the US happen.
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Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States.
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A rally drew hundreds of people to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution’s socialist essence.
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