* Russian President Vladimir Putin and Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reaffirmed their 'commitment to strengthen bilateral relations' in phone call
* It comes after fears were raised that Russia would deploy military to Cuba and Venezuela if tensions with the US over Ukraine escalated
* Russian foreign minister said he could 'neither confirm nor exclude' possibility
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed a 'strategic partnership' with Cuba in the international arena in a phone call with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, the Kremlin has revealed.
The two leaders reaffirmed their 'commitment to strengthen bilateral relations', just days after fears were raised that Russia would deploy their military to Cuba and Venezuela if tensions with the US over Ukraine escalated.
It comes against the backdrop of Russia's build-up of 100,000 troops, as well as tanks and missiles, on its border with Ukraine, which has sparked fears of a war in Europe and a standoff between East and West.
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WNU Editor: These talks are a continuation on what this senior Russian diplomat said two weeks ago .... Senior Diplomat Says Russia Remains Open About Military Deployments To Cuba And Venezuela (January 13, 2022).
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Russian, Cuban leaders discuss 'strategic partnership' coordination - Kremlin -- Reuters
Putin Shores Up Cuba, Venezuela Ties as Tensions with U.S. Worsen Over Ukraine -- Newsweek
Kremlin Says Moscow, Havana Have 'Synchronised Positions' Amid Speculation on Russian Bases in Cuba -- Sputnik
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