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Putin meets top Cuban diplomat amid US blockade

Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla amid mounting pressure from US sanctions

Putin slams new restrictions on Cuba as 'unacceptable'

The Russian president stressed that Moscow's position is unambiguous

Support, cooperation despite woes: statements by Russia, Cuba foreign ministers

According to Sergey Lavrov, Russia will "consistently continue to support Cuba" in protecting its "sovereignty and security"