Lavrov reaffirms Russian support for Cuba amid US blockade

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed Moscow's support for Cuba during a meeting with the country's top diplomat, according to TASS.

Lavrov voiced what TASS described as "unwavering support" for Havana's demand for an immediate and complete end to the United States' trade, economic and financial blockade against Cuba, a policy that has remained in place for decades.

The meeting underscores the continuity of ties between Moscow and Havana, two governments that have maintained a close relationship dating back to the Cold War era and that continue to coordinate on a range of international issues.

Russia has periodically used international forums and bilateral meetings to voice opposition to the US embargo on Cuba, aligning itself with a position also held by a majority of countries that have voted in favor of related resolutions at the United Nations in past years.

Details of any specific new commitments arising from the meeting were not disclosed, with the reaffirmation of support representing the primary substance of the exchange reported by TASS.