Russia has strongly condemned the United States' energy embargo against Cuba and reaffirmed its support for the island nation. The condemnation came during political consultations held on Thursday in Havana.

• Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov voiced strong opposition to the U.S. economic, trade, financial, and energy embargoes.
• The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement reaffirming unwavering support for Cuba.
• Both nations reiterated their shared opposition to unilateral coercive measures and interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states.