China, Russia Back Cuba After US Indicts Raúl Castro
Summary
China and Russia have criticized the United States for indicting Cuba's former President Raúl Castro. Both countries expressed support for Cuba and called on the U.S. to stop using sanctions and threats against the Caribbean nation.Key Facts
- The U.S. indicted Raúl Castro and other Cuban nationals for their alleged involvement in the 1996 shooting down of two civilian planes.
- Raúl Castro led Cuba as president from 2008 to 2018 and remains an influential figure at age 94.
- China opposes the U.S. use of sanctions and judicial actions without approval from the United Nations Security Council.
- Russia condemned the U.S. actions as interference in Cuba’s internal affairs and promised continued support for Cuba.
- Both China and Russia called the U.S. pressure campaign against Cuba unjustified and urged a halt to threats and sanctions.
- The U.S. Justice Department announced the indictments amid ongoing tensions with Cuba.
- The incident is part of broader U.S. efforts to pressure Cuba politically and economically.
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