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Tensions Rise as Cuba Reports Deadly Clash With Florida-Based Speedboat

  Vice President JD Vance came to the Capitol to break the tie, meaning he vote was 51-50 for a Republican point of order to dismiss the war powers resolution. Cuba has reported a deadly confrontation off its northern coast, saying its forces killed four people aboard a Florida‑registered speedboat that allegedly opened fire on Cuban border troops. According to Cuba’s Interior Ministry, the vessel was detected roughly one nautical mile northeast of the El Pino canal in Cayo Falcones before the encounter escalated.  When Cuban Border Guard officers approached the boat for identification, those on board reportedly began shooting, injuring the commander of the Cuban patrol vessel. Cuban forces returned fire, killing four and wounding six others, who were later evacuated for medical treatment.  The incident comes at a moment of heightened tension between Cuba and the United States, with officials still working to determine the identities and motives of those aboard the spe...
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Rouble Slips as Russian Markets Brace for Fresh US Sanctions

 


Russian financial markets are under renewed pressure as investors brace for a fresh wave of U.S. sanctions, prompting a sharp decline in the rouble and heightened volatility across key asset classes.

The rouble weakened significantly against major currencies this week, reflecting growing concerns over Washington’s potential punitive measures targeting Russia’s financial and energy sectors. Traders cited increased geopolitical tensions and speculation around expanded restrictions on Russian banks and state-owned enterprises as key drivers of the sell-off.

Russian equities also saw a downturn, with the MOEX index slipping amid fears that tighter sanctions could further isolate the country from global capital markets. Bond yields rose as investors demanded higher returns to compensate for rising risk.

Economists warn that additional sanctions could exacerbate inflationary pressures and complicate the central bank’s monetary policy stance. “The rouble’s weakness is a signal that markets are pricing in more aggressive moves from the U.S.,” said a Moscow-based analyst. “If sanctions hit key financial institutions, the ripple effects could be severe.”

The Kremlin has downplayed the impact, insisting that Russia’s economy is resilient and prepared for external shocks. However, with foreign investment dwindling and trade routes increasingly constrained, the outlook remains uncertain.

As global attention turns to Washington’s next move, Russian markets are bracing for turbulence—and the rouble may not find relief anytime soon.


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