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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov expressed opposition to US economic and military pressure on Cuba during a telephone conversation with his Cuban counterpart, Gerardo Penalver.

The conversation, held on November 13 at Cuba's initiative, addressed current issues of bilateral cooperation.

Ryabkov stated that Russia considers economic and military pressure on Cuba unacceptable, declaring: "The trade, fuel and financial blockade imposed by the United States on the island must end immediately."

Emphasizing Russia's solidarity with the Cuban government and people, Ryabkov said Moscow would continue to provide Havana with the necessary political and material support.