Russia is trying to restore its own battered ties with the United States as Trump seeks to broker a deal to end its war in Ukraine. But the Kremlin made clear it was unhappy with Washington’s treatment of Cuba.
“The suffocating tactics employed by the United States are indeed causing many difficulties for the country. We are discussing with our Cuban friends possible ways to resolve these problems, or at least to provide all possible assistance,” said Peskov.
Peskov was answering a question about jet fuel shortages and whether that might affect Russian tourists wanting to leave Cuba, a long-time ally of Moscow’s. Cuba warned international airlines that jet fuel would no longer be available on the island beginning on Tuesday. Air Canada said on Monday it was suspending flights to Cuba.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in a message marking the day of diplomatic workers in Russia, said Moscow sought to build relations with developing countries.
