cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/38459476
By Salim Lamrani
Nov 1, 2025Unanimously condemned by the international community every year since 1992, this state of siege gravely affects the well-being of the entire Cuban population—particularly the most vulnerable—and remains the principal obstacle to the country’s development. From March 2024 to February 2025, U.S. economic sanctions cost Cuba $7.55 billion—a 50 percent increase compared to the previous year—representing more than $20 million per day and nearly $15,000 per minute.
That amount is equivalent to the electricity consumption of Cuba’s 10 million inhabitants for six years. With the same sum, Cuba could fill every household’s grocery basket for six years, cover the nation’s medical needs for 22 years, or guarantee public transportation for the next six decades.
An assumption based on undeniable facts:
I will note that you where very cavalier without you “Trump pressure”, I merely pointed out that you are not aware of factors that would lead to Ukraine to vote with the US beyond “Trump pressure”.
India, a russian ally, has been very public about their opposition to recruitment by the russians and India does not have exit restrictions for specific professions.
Think whatever you want. It honestly sounds like you are unwilling to consider that you might not be seeing the full picture.