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    Russia says boat incident near Cuba is 'aggressive provocation' by U.S

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    Posted on February 26, 2026

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    Last updated: February 26, 2026

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    Russia labeled a Cuba speedboat incident an 'aggressive provocation' by the U.S. after Cuban forces killed four and wounded six near its coast. The U.S. says it is investigating independently.

    Russia condemns Cuba speedboat incident as an 'aggressive U.S. provocation'

    Dateline and Source Notes

    Russia Condemns Cuba Boat Incident

    MOSCOW, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman said on Thursday that an incident with a Florida-registered speedboat off the coast of Cuba was an ‘aggressive provocation by the United States’ aimed at escalating the situation and triggering a conflict, state-owned TASS news agency reported.

    What Happened Off Cuba’s Coast

    Cuban forces killed four exiles and wounded six others who sailed into Cuban waters aboard a speedboat on Wednesday and opened fire on a Cuban patrol, the Cuban government said at a time of heightened tensions with the United States.

    Statement by Maria Zakharova

    Official Reaction from Moscow

    "This is an aggressive provocation by the United States aimed at escalating the situation and detonating a conflict," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova was quoted as saying by TASS.

    Reporting and Editing Credits

    (Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Anastasia Teterevleva; editing by Guy Faulconbridge and Raju Gopalakrishnan)

    Table of Contents

    • Dateline and Source Notes
    • Russia Condemns Cuba Boat Incident
    • What Happened Off Cuba’s Coast
    • Statement by Maria Zakharova

    Key Takeaways

    • •Russia’s foreign ministry labeled the Cuba boat clash an aggressive U.S. provocation.
    • •Cuban authorities say four people were killed and six wounded near its coast.
    • •The vessel was Florida-registered; Cuba alleges the boat fired first at patrols.
    • •The U.S. says it will investigate independently amid rising bilateral tensions.
    • •The episode adds geopolitical risk that could sway markets and policy sentiment.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Russia says boat incident near Cuba is 'aggressive provocation' by U.S

    1What is the main topic?

    Russia condemned a deadly Cuba speedboat incident as an aggressive U.S. provocation after Cuban forces reported killing four and wounding six near its northern coast.

    2Who made the accusation against the U.S.?

    Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the event was an aggressive provocation aimed at escalating tensions and triggering a conflict.

    3What happened off Cuba’s coast?
  • Official Reaction from Moscow
  • Reporting and Editing Credits
  • Cuban officials say a Florida-registered speedboat entered Cuban waters and exchanged fire with a patrol, leaving four dead and six injured, with investigations ongoing.

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