A ceremony was held at the Russian Embassy in Cuba to deliver a humanitarian shipment prepared by the Government of St. Petersburg to the Cuban Government, consisting of a batch of medicines destined for hospitals and clinics across the island.

The event was led by the Russian Ambassador, Viktor Koronelli, who personally handed over the pharmaceuticals to the Cuban Minister of Public Health, José Ángel Portal Miranda.

During the ceremony, the Russian diplomat emphasized that this donation transcends mere assistance. The donation of this batch of medicines is not simply an act of humanitarian aid, but a clear demonstration of the deep and historical ties of friendship that unite our peoples, Koronelli stated.

The Ambassador also linked the Caribbean nation's current difficulties to the economic embargo imposed by the United States. I would like to emphasize that the current difficult situation facing the Cuban people is, to a large extent, a consequence of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States. This unjust policy affects not only Cuba's economy but, above all, the health and well-being of its citizens, he declared. Furthermore, he reiterated Russia's opposition to any form of pressure and defended the right of all countries to freely choose their own path of development.

For his part, Minister José Ángel Portal Miranda thanked the Governor of St. Petersburg, Aleksandr Beglov, as well as the Government and residents of that Russian city for the gesture of solidarity, highlighting the importance of the aid given the complex situation the island is experiencing.

The official note from the Russian Embassy concluded by noting that, with this delivery, they wish to express solidarity, support, and confidence that both peoples can overcome any difficulty, and that this aid will contribute to meeting part of the needs of the Cuban healthcare system as a symbol of the unbreakable friendship between our countries.