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Russia Slams US Cuba Sanctions, Mexico Seeks Alternatives Amid Crisis

Russia has strongly condemned the latest US restrictive measures against Cuba, labeling unilateral sanctions as "categorically unacceptable." Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla declared an "international emergency," stating the US actions pose an unusual threat to international peace. The US executive order, signed by Donald Trump, threatens tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warned the move could cause a humanitarian crisis in Cuba and stated her government is seeking alternatives and diplomatic contact with the US.

Key Points: Russia Condemns US Cuba Sanctions, Mexico Reacts

  • Russia condemns US Cuba sanctions
  • Cuba declares "international emergency"
  • US threatens tariffs on Cuba's oil suppliers
  • Mexico warns of humanitarian crisis
  • Mexico seeks diplomatic contact with US
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Russia condemns US restrictions on Cuba, rejects unilateral sanctions

Russia and Cuba condemn new US sanctions on Cuba, calling them unacceptable. Mexico warns of a humanitarian crisis and seeks alternatives.

"categorically unacceptable - Maria Zakharova"

Moscow, Jan 31

Russia strongly condemns the latest restrictive measures imposed by the United States on Cuba, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Saturday.

Zakharova made the remarks in response to a media question regarding a US executive order published on Thursday, which threatened to impose tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba.

She noted that unilateral sanctions against sovereign and independent states, adopted in circumvention of the United Nations and its Charter as well as other norms of international law, are "categorically unacceptable", Xinhua news agency reported.

Zakharova said the US move represents yet another radical relapse of Washington's long-standing strategy of maximum pressure on Cuba, aimed at economically suffocating the Caribbean country.

Meanwhile, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla said Friday that Cuba has declared an "international emergency" in response to a recent executive order of tariff threats issued by US President Donald Trump.

Rodriguez said in a post on X that the Cuban people, with the solidarity of the international community, find that the current situation involving the US government constitutes an "unusual and extraordinary threat" which originates wholly or substantially from the "US anti-Cuban neo-fascist right wing."

According to the minister, the threat endangers not only the national security and foreign policy of all countries but also international peace and security, as well as the survival of humanity in the face of nuclear threats and climate change.

Trump signed the executive order on Thursday, threatening to impose tariffs on any goods entering the United States from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday that her government will seek alternatives to support Cuba following a decree by US President Donald Trump threatening to impose tariffs on countries that supply oil to the island.

At her daily press conference, Sheinbaum reaffirmed Mexico's commitment to sovereignty and the principle of self-determination of peoples, warning that the US move could trigger a humanitarian crisis in Cuba by affecting essential services such as healthcare and food supply.

She said she has instructed Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente to contact the US State Department to learn the details of the decree and express Mexico's concern about the possible repercussions in the region.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While I understand Russia's position, it's a bit rich coming from them given their own history of interventions. However, the principle stands: unilateral sanctions that bypass the UN are problematic. They hurt ordinary citizens the most, as Mexico's president rightly pointed out regarding healthcare and food.
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Priya S
As an Indian, our foreign policy has always been about strategic autonomy and non-alignment. We've faced sanctions too. The world needs multilateral solutions, not dictates from one capital. This move seems more about US domestic politics than any real threat from Cuba.
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Rohit P
The Cuban minister calling it a threat to "the survival of humanity" feels like an exaggeration, but the core issue is valid. Using tariffs as a weapon against third countries for trading with Cuba is a dangerous precedent. What's next? This kind of coercion has no place in a rules-based order.
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Karthik V
Interesting to see Mexico stepping up. Global South nations need to support each other against such coercive tactics. We've seen how sanctions cripple economies. Hope diplomacy prevails and the US reconsiders. The focus should be on dialogue, not threats.
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Michael C
With respect, I have to offer a slightly different view. While the method is harsh, doesn't the US have a right to set conditions for its own trade? The article doesn't mention Cuba's internal policies which often trigger these responses. A more balanced reporting would help.

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