Russia on Tuesday slammed U.S. President Donald Trump for reinstating its ally Cuba on a list of state sponsors of terrorism, saying the measure was aimed at destabilizing the island and prompting regime change.

The Cuban regime officially requested to join BRICS in early October 2024, as reported at the time by Carlos Pereira, Director of Bilateral Relations at the Cuban Foreign Ministry. The request was made through a letter addressed to Putin, who held the rotating presidency of the group in 2024.

Could the personal data of Cuban emigrants from different countries end up in the hands of Russian intelligence bodies? Could the online platforms of companies registered in the US and Spain that sell products in Cuba purchased by emigrants serve as instruments for Moscow to penetrate those countries?

Moscow said the measure was aimed at destabilising the island and prompting regime change. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Young men lured by high salaries and Russian citizenship to enlist for a year are now trapped on front lines of war indefinitely

Russia's longest flights are to the tropical beaches of Venezuela, Bali, and Cuba (destinations free from Western sanctions).

Key appointees of United States President Donald Trump to major positions in government, including Tulsi Gabbard and Kashyap Patel, face Senate hearings on Thursday to approve their appointments. On Wednesday, Robert F Kennedy Jr faced a barrage of questions during a contentious Senate hearing on his nomination to be Trump’s health secretary.

Cash-starved Cuba this month opened the first grocery store to accept hard U.S. currency on the island in nearly two decades, the latest sign in a trend towards dollarization in the Communist-run country.

While criticizing allies on both sides of the Atlantic for making deals behind Kiev’s back, Zelensky insisted that the U.S. provide troops to defend Ukraine. He explained: “The only question is what security guarantees and honestly I want to have understanding before the talks.

Cuba’s inclusion in BRICS could strengthen its economy and increase BRICS’ influence in Latin America, but it might also provoke U.S. opposition and present economic challenges.

Indiana lawmakers are proposing legislation to limit foreign investment in the state, including restrictions on businesses headquartered in adversary countries, and creates a foreign agent registry.

By: Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle For The Republic INDIANAPOLIS — New legislation under consideration seeks to limit the state from making deals and contracting with businesses located in certain countries as part of an ongoing effort to curtail foreign adversarial investments within Indiana.