Opinion Piece: Russia Has Duty to Militarily Defend Cuba

An opinion piece argues that Russia has a duty to militarily defend Cuba, referencing a 1996 incident involving the shootdown of US civilian aircraft.

29 May, 20:00 — 29 May, 20:00

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Russia has the duty to militarily defend Cuba, By Owei Lakemfa

The United States (US) Department of Justice, on 20 May, charged former Cuban President Raul Castro Ruz, 94, and five others for their alleged roles in the 24 February, 1996 shootdown of two unarmed US civilian aircraft operated by Brothers to the Rescue (BTTR). The US is demanding the death penalty or life imprisonment for […] The post Russia has the duty to militarily defend Cuba, By Owei Lakemfa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Opinion Piece: Russia Has Duty to Militarily Defend Cuba

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