Amid U.S. Pressure, Cuba Welcomes Russian Industry

Cuba has authorized Russian companies to manage and operate industrial facilities on the island, Cuban and Russian media reported. The announcement came from Roman Chekushov, Russia’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, who said the move seeks to make Cuba more appealing to Russian investment.

As the U.S. has increased pressure on Cuba in recent years, the island has signed several agreements with Russia and China in areas like energy, finance, agriculture and tourism.