Maybe I'll go back to smoking as Cuban cigars may soon be available again!

[Debby]

........ The old argument about the USSR is about silly now isn't it.... there IS no more USSR and Russia has more than enough of it's own problems to worry about Cuba.

In 2008, Russia was the first country to send aid to Cuba after three hurricanes devastated the island in the form of food, medical and construction supplies.
In 2009 there was talk between Russia and Cuba of $20 million in credit and 25,000 tonnes of grain aid to Cuba.
Russia also granted a $150 million loan to buy agricultural and construction equipment.
In July 2014, Putin touted a decision to relieve Cuba from 90% of a $35 billion debt and announced deals to work together in oil and gas exploration.

So I guess Russia has been a pretty decent country over the years to a poverty stricken country, right up until this year. Wouldn't it be nice if their 'humanitarian' spirit wasn't being impinged upon by forces beyond their control?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuba–Russia_relations

 

[QuickSilver]

Well, Pootie brought it on himself... If he behaves... perhaps things will get better for him and the poor country stuck with him.

 

[Debby]

So you're still ignoring all the evidence to the contrary and sucking up the propaganda?