Russia's Duty to Defend Cuba Amid U.S. Charges

The article asserts that Russia has a duty to militarily defend Cuba, referencing the U.S. Department of Justice's charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro and five others for their alleged roles in the February 24, 1996, shootdown of two unarmed U.S. civilian aircraft.

The piece argues that the U.S. has a history of aggression towards Cuba, including the failed Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961 and a long-standing embargo. It mentions that the U.S. government was aware of plans to invade Cuba and that Castro's government had issued warnings prior to the shootdown.

The article also highlights that the U.S. has previously found Fidel Castro guilty of ordering the shootdown, while claiming that Raul Castro's actions were justified. The narrative emphasizes the historical context of U.S.-Cuba relations, including various attempts to undermine the Cuban government.