MOSCOW – The Kremlin has voiced strong criticism regarding the United States' ongoing sanctions against Cuba, asserting that these measures are leading to dire humanitarian outcomes for the Cuban people. During a recent press briefing, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed the issue, stating that the U.S. blockade of Cuba is having "catastrophic consequences" for the island's inhabitants. Peskov's remarks came as he also commented on discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.