politics
March 5, 2026
Press review: Iran missile risks may expand conflict and US eyes regime change in Cuba
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 4th

TL;DR
- Iran's ballistic missile arsenal and renewed production raise concerns of a broader conflict with the US and Israel.
- The US may be attempting to destabilize Cuba to instigate a change of power on the island.
- The European Union might postpone its ban on Russian LNG imports due to potential energy supply shortages.
- Germany and France are launching a nuclear cooperation framework, focusing on conventional arms, missile defense, and France's nuclear capabilities.
- The Bank of Russia is challenging the legality of the EU's indefinite freezing of its assets, citing violations of EU treaties and legal principles.
- External assistance from China played a significant role in Iran's recovery of its military production capabilities after damage in a previous war.
- Iran possesses various means to strike ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including coastal missile systems, drones, and potential mining.
- The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran could slow down negotiation processes concerning Ukraine.
- US efforts to destabilize Cuba aim to make the situation difficult for ordinary Cubans to encourage them to overthrow their government.
- The EU's decision on the Russian LNG ban depends on 'exceptional necessity' and a real threat to energy security.
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