“The United States has long wanted to conquer Cuba and establish a pro-American regime there, because this country is in close proximity to the United States and, it seems to the Americans, should go into the orbit of their influence. But, as you know, the island of freedom (Cuba. - RT ) has always been a supporter of politics independent of the United States. Therefore, now, as usual, the United States is trying to use methods of pressure on the leadership of this country under the pretext of violating human rights, ”Morozov said.

Earlier, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the inclusion of the State Department by Raul Castro in the sanctions lists.

Pompeo added that the list also includes “immediate family” - the children of Castro.