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Hmm, even though that's a bit of a stretch that actually makes sense. Also Russia seems like the only geo-political adversary that could pull this off and have
by tekkk 6y ago
Hmm, even though that's a bit of a stretch that actually makes sense. Also Russia seems like the only geo-political adversary that could pull this off and have a vested interest in keeping Cuba in their sphere.
- sudosysgen 6y agoCuba really isn't close enough to Russia to be "in it's sphere".
- bumby 6y agoI think they meant “political sphere” not “geographic sphere”.
- sudosysgen 6y agoYes. Politically, since the fall of the Soviet Union, there are few ties between Cuba and Russia.
- bumby 6y agoAfter the Trump administration reversed the previous administrations opening of Cuba, Russia has increased diplomatic relations with the island nation. The trade between the two has doubled
- sudosysgen 6y agoRussia still isn't even in the top ten trade partners of Cuba. It's not in the Russian sphere in any way.
- bumby 6y agoThe important aspect is the rate of increase. Beyond that, Russia is still Cuba’s largest creditor. They may not have the same influence as the USSR but they still have considerable leverage
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