WW3 fears explode as Cuba warns Donald Trump it’s ‘preparing for war’ | World | News
Miguel Diaz-Canel sends a stern warning to Donald Trump (Image: Getty)
Cuban President warned Donald Trump that his country is “preparing” for a possible war with the United States and is “ready to fight to the last drop of our blood to defend our rights, our independence and our sovereignty.” Mr. Diaz-Canel’s warnings followed Mr. Trump’s threat of military action against Cuba.
Inside Interview with Sky NewsThe Cuban President was asked for his reaction to Mr. Trump’s new comments about Cuba, which he said were “coming our way after decades.” Mr. Diaz-Canel responded: “We are a peaceful country. We are not a threat to anyone. We provide great solidarity to the world. Therefore, Cuba is not a country in conflict. We are not a colony, we will not give up our sovereignty and independence.
Donald Trump threatened a “friendly takeover” of Cuba. (Image: Getty)
“The threats that are part of the media-driven strategy of intoxication and psychological warfare to intimidate our country and destabilize our society, the US Government’s constant aggressive rhetoric against our country, its almost daily statements are a disgrace and a front against the dignity of our people.”
“We do not want war, but we are not afraid of it and we are preparing so as not to be surprised or defeated.”
The Cuban President said the country was “ready to fight to the last drop to defend our rights, our independence and our sovereignty.”
US military aggression would likely infuriate Russia, which has close political, economic and military ties with Cuba.
Ties between Russia and Cuba have strengthened significantly in recent years, with Moscow providing Cuba with the necessary fuel and economic assistance.
Since we returned to the White House Donald Trump He made clear his desire to change Havana’s leadership and openly thought Cuba was “ready to fall.”
In March this year, he threatened a “friendly takeover” and suggested the country was in “deep trouble”.
Washington has put significant pressure on Cuba, primarily through economic sanctions and restrictions on oil supplies. One of the most serious consequences of these measures has been worsening fuel shortages, which have contributed to widespread power outages across the country for months.
In the past, Cuba was largely dependent on oil and fuel imports from Venezuela and Mexico. But these supplies fell sharply after January, following escalating US actions against Venezuela and Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on countries exporting oil to Cuba.
Washington has also halted several oil shipments to the island as part of efforts to limit Cuba’s access to energy resources.
As a result, Cuba struggled to secure adequate fuel imports; There are reports that only one Russian oil tanker managed to reach the country after the blockade measures were intensified.
