The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, today rejected a resolution of the UN General Assembly in which Russia was suspended by a majority from the Human Rights Council of that organization.»
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Ukraine conflict could wipe out years of socio-economic progress
If Russia´s military operation continues, Ukraine could see a free fall into poverty, according to an assessment by the UN Development Program (UNDP), wiping out 18 years of socio-economic achievements in Ukraine under a worst-case scenario.»
Russia denounces US biological military activities in Ukraine
Russia denounced at the United Nations Security Council on Friday that the United States carried out biological military activities in different parts of Ukraine, and warned of the danger that this represents for health»
Anti-Russian sanctions may turn into a boomerang
The spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, assured today that the punitive measures adopted by Western countries against Russia will be a devastating blow to their own economies, already affected by Covid-19. »
Le Maire acknowledges impact of energy crisis on population
French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has admitted on Wednesday the severe impact on the population of the energy crisis aggravated by the conflict in Ukraine, which he compared with the 1973 oil shock. »
United States strengthens its military infrastructure in Europe
The United States strengthens its military infrastructure in Europe due to "concern" that the conflict in Ukraine could spread to member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), according to US media outlets. »
Aeroflot cancels flights to Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico and US
Russian airline Aeroflot today reported the cancellation of its flights to Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and the United States from February 28 to March 2 due to the closure of Canadian airspace. »
Cuba reiterates the need for a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Europe
Cuba reaffirmed Saturday its adherence to the principles of International Law and the United Nations Charter and its opposition to the use or threat of force against any State.»
Belarus agrees to create conditions for Moscow-Kiev dialogue
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko assured on Friday to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, over the telephone that he is ready to create all conditions for the negotiation process between Russia and Ukraine. »
Russia to Sue Ukraine for Odessa Massacre
Russia’s Public Chamber is readying to file a lawsuit against the Ukrainian government at European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) for the Odessa massacre, carried out by fascist groups.»