It’s the first time in at least 30 years that he did not attend the event.

Cuba marked the July 26 revolution anniversary without Raul Castro at the traditional rally. His absence and Miguel Diaz-Canel's sharp attack on Washington underscored the island's deepening strain.

Island has weathered a US oil embargo since January and is enduring one of its worst economic crises.

ST. PETERSBURG, July 26. /TASS/. Every era produces its own heroes, and the heroes of the special military operation are writing history today, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with ...