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🇷🇺🇨🇺 On February 18, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrovheld talks with the Special Representative of the President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, who visited Russia on a working visit. The meeting, held in a traditionally friendly and trusting atmosphere, reaffirmed both Sides’ readiness to further strengthen allied relations of strategic partnership across the entire spectrum of cooperation. The Ministers exchanged views on pressing global and regional issues. The Russian Side strongly condemned Washington’s illegitimate restrictive measures against Havana, as well as economic and coercive pressure exerted on the Cuban state and its citizens. The inadmissibility of energy-related restrictive measures against Cuba was emphasised. Russia reiterated its unwavering support for Havana’s just demand for the immediate lifting of the US trade, economic and financial blockade and for Cuba’s removal from the US State Department’s list of state sponsors of terrorism. *** 🎙From Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during his talks with Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla: 💬Sergey Lavrov: Together with the majority of the international community, we call on the US to exercise common sense and a responsible approach, and to refrain from any plans for a naval blockade of Cuba. ❌We categorically reject the far-fetched allegations against Russia and Cuba, against our cooperation, which is falsely portrayed as posing a threat to the interests of the US or anyone else. All issues must be resolved exclusively through mutually respectful dialogue aimed at finding a balance of interests. We know that our Cuban friends are always ready for such honest negotiations. For our part, we will consistently continue to support Cuba and the Cuban people in safeguarding their sovereignty and national security. We will discuss all these matters today. #RussiaCuba