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  1. The U.S. imposed an economic strangulation policy while allegations surfaced that Russia and China are using Cuba for intelligence activities.

US Sanctions Target Cuban Military Officials Amid Arms Deals with China and Russia

6 reports, 6 independent Updated Sep 21
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What happened

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The United States imposed new sanctions on five state entities and eight officials of Cuba, including military attaches in Russia and China, who are linked to the Revolutionary Armed Forces Ministry. These measures target officials involved in Cuba’s military cooperation and alleged arms imports from Russia and China. Cuba has been procuring military equipment from Russia and China, and its military attaché is located in Beijing.

From plenglish.com, english.pravda.ru

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The sanctions are designed to disrupt the financial and technological channels that allow Cuba to sustain its military apparatus through Eastern partnerships. This action occurs as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages and humanitarian crises due to the US embargo and reduced aid from allies.

The U.S. has maintained an economic embargo on Cuba since 1962, while allegations suggest Russia and China are using the island for intelligence activities.

From iheart.com, english.pravda.ru

Who's involved

  • CubaSovereign state procuring military gear from Russia and China.
  • ChinaNation supplying military equipment and hosting Cuba's military attaché in Beijing.
  • Donald TrumpPolitician whose executive orders have been used to penalize the Cuban regime.
  • Miguel Díaz-CanelTop leader of Cuba.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • CubaSpeculative

    Cuba might face direct financial and technological disruption due to US sanctions targeting state entities and military officials.

  • ChinaSpeculative

    China could face increased geopolitical risk due to US sanctions on Cuban military partners.

  • CUPETSpeculative

    CUPET could see energy supply secured through pacts with Russia and Venezuela, mitigating US aid cuts via supply chain.

How it developed

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  1. Cuba forms pacts with Russia and Venezuela amidst US aid cuts.1 source
  2. Guantánamo acquired Chinese-made Dongfeng vehicles.Sub-event
  3. US sanctions target Cuban entities amid increased military ties between Cuba, China, and Russia.1 source
  4. US sanctions target a Cuban military attaché located in Russia.Sub-event
  5. Cuba is acquiring Russian weaponry systems, while Trump has used executive orders to penalize the regime.Sub-event
  6. Cuba procures military gear from Russia and China, and its military attaché is in Beijing.1 source

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