on connection with the unprecedented coercive pressure by the United States on the Republic of Cuba
The Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation expresses its profound concern over the actions by the United States of America (US) aimed at creating conditions for an armed intervention into the Republic of Cuba and firmly condemns the deployment of a US naval strike force in the Caribbean Basin for this purpose.
The Russian Federation senators note that the allegations by the US Department of Justice regarding Army General Raul Castro Ruz, a leader of the Cuban revolution, are a blatant attempt at blackmailing the Cuban authorities. Thirty years ago, the Cuban Air Force shot down two light planes, which resulted in the death of four individuals, including three US nationals. Washington is using these events as a pretext for interfering in the internal affairs of a sovereign state and regime change in the Republic of Cuba contrary to the will of its citizens.
These aggressive US actions run completely counter to the universally recognised principles and norms of international law, as well as the provisions of the UN Charter, are infringing on the legitimate rights and freedoms of the citizens of the Republic of Cuba, bringing suffering to the people, and pose a serious threat to security and stability in the Caribbean Basin.
The Russian Federation senators express their firm support for the people and authorities of the Republic of Cuba in their courageous defence of the sovereignty, freedom and independence of their country, as well as a just demand for the termination of the use of force by the United States.
The Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation declares that the illegal US economic, trade, financial and energy blockade of Cuba must be lifted.
The Russian Federation senators emphasise the traditionally friendly relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Cuba. The Russian Federation will continue to strengthen friendship and foster mutual assistance and bilateral cooperation with the Republic of Cuba.
The Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation calls on the United Nations Organisation, the Inter-Parliamentary Union and other international parliamentary organisations, as well as the parliaments of foreign states to condemn the unprecedented coercive US pressure on the Republic of Cuba, to call for the unconditional lifting of the US economic, trade, financial and energy blockade of the Republic of Cuba, and demand that Washington immediately stop its aggressive policy towards the Island of Freedom.
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