The Cuban president has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's threat against his country, stressing that Havana is prepared to defend itself 'to the last drop of blood'.
President Miguel Diaz-Canel made the comment after Trump claimed that no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba following abduction of President Nicolas Maduro. He said the island nation should strike a deal with Washington before it is too late. The Cuban president retorted by emphasizing that Cuba is a free, independent, and sovereign nation, and no one has the right to dictate what is should do. He added that Cuba has been attacked by the US for 66 years, and is now ready to defend itself against any threat. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said for his part the country has the right to import fuel from any suppliers willing to export it. He also denied that Cuba has received financial or other "material" compensation in return for security services provided to any country.