Russia and China condemn US over indictment of former Cuban leader
China has urged the United States to stop its coercive tactics against Cuba following the indictment of former leader Raúl Castro on murder charges. The U.S. has accused Castro of conspiracy related to the 1996 downing of planes, which heightened tensions between the two nations. Chinese officials have expressed strong support for Cuba, condemning U.S. sanctions and interference.
- ▪Raúl Castro has been indicted on murder charges related to the downing of two planes in 1996.
- ▪China's foreign ministry has called on the U.S. to cease its threats and coercive actions against Cuba.
- ▪The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on Cuba, exacerbating the country's economic difficulties.
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China says US should stop 'threats' against Cuba after ex-leader charged9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleOlivia IrelandReutersChina has called on the US to stop using "coercion" and "threats" against its ally Cuba, after Washington indicted former leader Raúl Castro on murder charges.An American court has accused the 94-year-old former president of conspiracy to kill US nationals over the 1996 downing of two planes, an incident which killed four people and fuelled diplomatic tensions between Washington and the Caribbean island.US President Donald Trump has repeatedly sought to exert pressure on Cuba and has openly discussed toppling its communist regime.On Thursday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said the US should "stop threatening force at every turn", and…
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