Cuba accuses US of building 'fraudulent case' for military action
Havana's foreign minister says a report that it has acquired attack drones is part of justification for US "aggression".
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"Without any legitimate excuse whatsoever, the US government builds, day after day, a fraudulent case to justify the ruthless economic war against the Cuban people and the eventual military aggression."
— Bruno Rodríguez , Politician
"Cuba neither threatens nor desires war."
— Bruno Rodriguez , Politician
"A report that it has acquired attack drones is part of justification for US aggression."
— Havana's foreign minister , Politician
"Cuba merely prepares to defend itself against external threats, as sanctioned by the United Nations Charter."
— Bruno Rodriguez , Politician
"I described the Axios report as an attempt to concoct a fraudulent case to justify the ruthless economic war against the Cuban people and, eventually, military aggression."
— Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla , Politician
"Cuba neither threatens nor desires war."
— Bruno Rodriguez , Politician
"Cuba neither threatens nor desires war."
— Bruno Rodriguez , Politician
"Without any legitimate excuse whatsoever, the US government builds, day after day, a fraudulent case to justify the ruthless economic war against the Cuban people and the eventual military aggression."
— Bruno Rodriguez , Politician
"IRANIAN DRONES COULD BE IN CUBA!"
— Carlos A. Gimenez , Politician
"Iranian drones, particularly the widely used Shahed-136 suicide drone, typically boast ranges of 1,000–2,500 km (620–1,550 miles) with payloads of 30–50 kg (66–110 lbs) of explosives."
— Carlos A. Gimenez , Politician
"A report that it has acquired attack drones is part of justification for US aggression."
— Havana foreign minister , Politician
"Cuba neither threatens nor desires war."
— Bruno Rodriguez , Politician
"Cuba does not threaten war and does not desire it, but is preparing for possible external aggression."
— Bruno Rodríguez , Politician
"Without any legitimate excuse whatsoever, the US government builds, day after day, a fraudulent case to justify the ruthless economic war against the Cuban people and the eventual military aggression."
— Bruno Rodríguez , Politician
"Cuba neither threatens nor desires war."
— Bruno Rodríguez , Politician
Key People
Bruno Rodriguez is the Foreign Minister of Cuba.
Cuban Foreign Minister who accused the US of waging warfare against Cuba.
Cuba's Foreign Minister.
Congressman from Florida who commented on the potential presence of Iranian drones in Cuba.
Wife of Nicolás Maduro and involved in the Venezuelan government.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
A government official representing Cuba in foreign affairs.
The foreign minister of Cuba who commented on US military actions.
Former CIA Director.
The President of Venezuela, involved in a long-standing political crisis.
Raul Castro is the former President of Cuba and a key figure in the country's Communist Party leadership.
Raúl Castro is a former president of Cuba and a prominent figure in the Cuban Revolution.
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Havana's foreign minister says a report that it has acquired attack drones is part of justification for US "aggression".
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused the U.S. of fabricating a 'fraudulent case' to justify economic sanctions and potential military intervention, following a report that Cuba had acquired over 300 military drones.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused the U.S. of building a 'fraudulent case' for military intervention, following a report that Cuba had acquired attack drones capable of targeting Florida.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla accused the U.S. of fabricating a pretext for a potential invasion, following an Axios report claiming that Cuba had acquired attack drones from Russia and Iran.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused the U.S. of fabricating a 'fraudulent case' to justify economic sanctions and potential military intervention, following a report that Cuba had acquired more than 300 military drones.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez warned that the U.S. is fabricating a 'fraudulent case' as a pretext for invasion, following a report alleging Cuba's acquisition of military drones.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused the U.S. of fabricating a 'fraudulent case' to justify economic sanctions and potential military intervention, following a report alleging Cuba acquired over 300 military drones.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused the U.S. of creating a 'fraudulent case' to justify new sanctions and potential military pressure on Havana, following reports of Cuba's alleged purchase of over 300 military drones.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused the U.S. of building a 'fraudulent case' for military intervention, following a report that Cuba had acquired attack drones capable of targeting Florida.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused the U.S. of creating a 'fraudulent case' to justify economic sanctions and possible military action, following reports of Cuba acquiring military drones.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused the U.S. of creating a 'fraudulent case' to support economic sanctions and potential military intervention, in response to an Axios report alleging Cuba acquired over 300 military drones.
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