US Sanctions Cuba's Military Supply Network Over Russian and Chinese Arms

On August 6, 2026, Secretary Rubio sanctioned five Cuban companies and eight individuals, including Defence Minister Lopez Miera. Washington says firms like Tecnoimport buy Russian and Chinese military hardware, while EMI Yuri Gagarin services Cuba's Russian aircraft. Rubio called Cuba a "staging ground" for Russia, China, and Iran—claims Havana denies.