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Russia says it will continue food aid to Cuba through UN programme
Russia says it will continue aid to Cuba through the United Nations World Food Programme, despite delivery difficulties.
Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov said two shipments of sunflower oil totaling just over 750 tons had reached the island since June.
The aid is intended for people in Cuba, which Alimov says faces humanitarian effects from the US energy embargo.
He described the embargo as illegal and said it harms ordinary people.
The deliveries have faced delays, but Russia says it has fulfilled its humanitarian duty.
Russia plans to keep supporting Havana through the UN programme, though no details about future shipments were given.
Russia says it will continue sending food aid to Cuba through the United Nations’ World Food Programme despite logistical difficulties.
Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov said two shipments of sunflower oil had reached the island since June.
The shipments together totalled just over 750 tons, according to Alimov.
He said delays had affected aid deliveries but Russia had fulfilled its humanitarian duty.
Alimov also criticized the US energy embargo, saying it harms ordinary people.
- Who
- Russia, represented by Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov.
- What
- Russia says it will continue supporting Cuba through the UN World Food Programme. Two sunflower-oil shipments have been delivered since June.
- When
- Alimov’s remarks were reported on October 24; the shipments were delivered since June.
- Where
- Cuba.
- Why
- Russia says it is fulfilling its humanitarian duty and supporting the Cuban people. Alimov said the US energy embargo harms ordinary people.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Two shipments of sunflower oil, totalling just over 750 tons, were delivered to Cuba.
Alimov said Russia would continue aid deliveries through the UN World Food Programme.
- Aid channel
- United Nations’ World Food Programme
- Shipments
- Two sunflower-oil shipments
- Total volume
- Just over 750 tons
- Recipient
- Cuba
- Russian official
- Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov
What people are saying
We will definitely continue to support Havana through the UN WFP