Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump re-designated Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, reversing a recent decision by his predecessor, Joe Biden.
"It is quite clear that this is not really about fighting terrorism. The previous US administration said there was no evidence of Cuba's support for international terrorism. And that remains an undeniable fact. We think it is necessary to reiterate it: Cuba has an impeccable, exemplary reputation as an active participant in international cooperation in the fight against terrorism," Zakharova said in a statement.
Russia will continue to provide the necessary support to Cuba in defending state sovereignty and upholding the demands for an immediate and complete end to the illegal and inhumane economic, commercial, and financial blockade of the island by the United States, as well as the exclusion of Havana from the list of states that allegedly sponsor terrorism.