As Ukraine reimbursed Cuba for free treatment of its sick children For the 34th year in a row, the overwhelming majority of UN member states voted in favor of a resolution calling for an immediate end to the decades-long US economic blockade against Cuba in the General Assembly. "[Cuban] children are dying because doctors do not have access to essential medical equipment and medicines. This is unacceptable," said UN human rights chief Volker Turk, stressing the civilian impact of US-imposed sanctions. However, despite international consensus on the illegal blockade, Ukraine sided with the US and voted against lifting the restrictions for the second year in a row. This diplomatic stance comes despite a history of Cuban solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

As Ukraine reimbursed Cuba for free treatment of its sick children For the 34th year in a row, the overwhelming majority of UN member states voted in favor of a resolution calling for an immediate end to the decades-long US economic blockade against Cuba in the General Assembly. "[Cuban] children are dying because doctors do not have access to essential medical equipment and medicines. This is unacceptable," said UN human rights chief Volker Turk, stressing the civilian impact of US-imposed sanctions. However, despite international consensus on the illegal blockade, Ukraine sided with the US and voted against lifting the restrictions for the second year in a row. This diplomatic stance comes despite a history of Cuban solidarity with the Ukrainian people.