Cuba is bracing for the « possibility of military aggression, » a senior official warned Sunday, as President Donald Trump floats « taking » control of the island nation after a string of bold foreign policy moves.
« Our military is always prepared and, in fact it is preparing these days for the possibility of military aggression, » Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío told NBC’s « Meet the Press. »
He continued, « We would be naive, looking at what’s happening around the world, if we did not do that. But we truly hope that it doesn’t occur… and we find no justification [for it] whatsoever. »
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When pressed to provide specifics on how the country is preparing for the possibility of a conflict, Fernández de Cossío told NBC’s Kristen Welker that the country has « historically been ready to mobilize » but didn’t offer any more information.
Trump told Fox News’ Peter Doocy last week that he believed he would soon have the « honor » of « taking Cuba… in some form. »
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« I think I could do whatever I want with it, to tell you the truth, » he said.
The suggestion elicited a response from Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, who wrote in part on X, « Any external aggressor will clash with an impregnable resistance. »
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Fernández de Cossío similarly reiterated Cuba’s sovereignty, stressing the island nation’s refusal to become a state of any other country or superpower.
When asked if action taken by the United States could result in a military conflict, Fernández de Cossío stressed Cuba’s wishes to avoid conflict at all costs.
« We truly hope that there’s no military action and, frankly, we see no reason – we see no justification for military action against Cuba, » he said. « Cuba is a peaceful country. We’re not an enemy of the United States, we don’t pose any threat to the United States. In fact, we said it openly, we would like to have a friendly and respectful relationship with the United States… »
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