From The Rio Times · Iolanda Fonseca · · 1m 50s
Russian Lawmakers Push UN to End Cuba Embargo
Russia’s parliament urges UN to stop US Cuba sanctions.
In brief
Russia’s parliament urges UN to stop US Cuba sanctions. Russia’s State Duma plans to ask UN General Assembly to end US embargo on Cuba. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Russia’s Parliament Prepares UN Appeal
Russia’s State Duma will consider an appeal to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, asking for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.
UN Vote on Cuba Embargo Drops
The UN General Assembly passed its yearly Cuba resolution on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, with 130 votes to 17 and 25 abstentions, the lowest support in over 30 years.
Duma Appeal Details
The State Duma’s International Affairs Committee, chaired by Leonid Slutsky, presented a draft asking the UN to end US sanctions, calling them an 'unacceptable instrument of foreign-policy pressure'.
“unacceptable instrument of foreign-policy pressure”
Sanctions Impact Cuba
The draft claims US sanctions have nearly stopped fuel imports to Cuba and caused hospitals to lose electricity since August 2026.
US Sanctions Update
The United States announced new sanctions on Cuba-linked individuals, companies, and ships on Thursday, 5 November 2026, targeting Cuba’s oil and shipping trade.
Duma Vote Timeline
The State Duma will vote on the appeal on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, but the result and margin remain unknown.
Why Duma Appeal Matters
The appeal is a political signal, not a legal lever, as the US embargo is a US measure that no Duma text can lift.
What the Duma Says
The draft also voices readiness for cooperation with and support for the Cuban people, following a similar appeal adopted on Tuesday, 28 October 2025.
What’s Next
The next test is the State Duma’s vote on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, as other parliaments may follow Russia’s lead.
The takeaway
Russia’s State Duma plans to ask UN General Assembly to end US embargo on Cuba.
