# Cuba-US diplomatic tensions at UN General Assembly > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cuba-us-diplomatic-tensions-at-un-general-assembly > Updated: 2026-09-24T20:32:05.000Z. Sources: 73. Developments: 4. Diplomatic tensions involving Cuba and the United States intensified during the 81st UN General Assembly. Following remarks by Donald Trump, who described Cuba as an ‘absolutely failed state’ and predicted the communist government ‘will fall,’ the Cuban delegation walked out of the assembly hall in protest. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez rejected the comments as ‘lies and slanders,’ while President Miguel Díaz-Canel accused the U.S. of conducting a ‘genocidal economic war’ through energy blockades. In response, Díaz-Canel characterized Trump’s remarks as ‘arrogant, prepotent and interventionist,’ asserting that Cuba is prepared to defend its independence. Domestically, the President launched a new radio program, ‘Criterio Compartido,’ to discuss economic and social transformations, though some citizens expressed skepticism regarding its effectiveness. Cuba has sought to strengthen strategic ties with allies during the summit. Foreign Minister Rodríguez met with Russian Foreign Minister Serguéi Lavrov, who expressed support for ending the U.S. blockade and removing Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. Additionally, Cuba and China marked 66 years of diplomatic relations, emphasizing cooperation in biotechnology and energy. At the assembly, Rodríguez also criticized the international economic order, describing the U.S. blockade as a ‘criminal energy siege.’ Supporting this stance, Venezuela’s Vice Minister for Multilateral Affairs, Joaquín Pérez Ayestarán, urged the international community to reject the politization of human rights. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintained that the Cuban Revolution has failed and requires political and economic change. Following these exchanges, Cuban officials have dismissed claims of diplomatic progress. While acknowledging ‘some episodes of diplomatic conversations,’ Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío stated there are ‘no advancements’ in current dialogues. Foreign Minister Rodríguez further asserted that the U.S. ## Claims - Cuba confirmed that some diplomatic conversations with the United States have occurred, though details were not provided. (disputed by 4 sources) - Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister dismissed claims of progress in diplomatic dialogues with the United States. (disputed) - Donald Trump stated at the UN General Assembly that the Cuban communist government will fall. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Cuba is an independent and sovereign nation. (corroborated by 15 sources) - The Cuban delegation walked out of the UN General Assembly during Trump's speech. (corroborated by 13 sources) - Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel accused the US of conducting a genocidal economic war against the Cuban people. (corroborated by 12 sources) - The United States is engaged in negotiations with Cuba. (corroborated by 12 sources) - The United States is repeating false claims at the UN that Cuba represents a threat. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Cuba will continue to defend its sovereignty and work to overcome aggression from the United States. (corroborated by 6 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Cuba rejects U.S. claims of diplomatic progress amid military reports Cuban officials have rejected U.S. claims of diplomatic progress and denied that the island poses a threat, amid reports of U.S. military planning for potential reinforcements near Cuba. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuba-defends-sovereignty-following-trumps-un-statements ### 2026-09-23: Venezuela and Cuba address human rights and sanctions at UN At the UN General Assembly, Venezuelan and Cuban officials called for an end to the politization of human rights and criticized unilateral economic sanctions and coercive measures. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-and-cuba-address-human-rights-and-economic-sovereignty-at-un ### 2026-09-23: Cuba strengthens ties with Russia and China amid UN summit At the UN General Assembly, Russian and Cuban foreign ministers met to reaffirm strategic ties and demand an end to the U.S. blockade, while Cuba and China celebrated 66 years of diplomatic relations. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-and-cuba-mark-66-years-of-diplomatic-relations ### 2026-09-22: Cuba's Díaz-Canel denounces Trump's UN remarks and US economic blockade President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned Donald Trump's UN remarks as interventionist and accused the US of conducting a genocidal economic war against Cuba, exacerbating the island's energy and economic crises. 53 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuba-rejects-trumps-un-claim-that-communist-regime-will-fall --- Cite as: Cuba-US diplomatic tensions at UN General Assembly. 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