Cuba Builds New Strategic Partnership with Russia

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Deputies from a Russian party made a new plan. They want Cuba to become a new part of Russia.

The plan includes a new \"Caribbean\" federal district. Havana will be the main capital city for this new district.

Cuban laws will change to match Russian laws slowly. The Russian ruble will be used with the Cuban peso too.

Utility prices in Cuba will become like Russia's in five years. Russia plans to place special weapons in these new regions soon.

A lawmaker said this plan is a good and natural step. They also want warm seas for the Black Sea Fleet ships.

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What do Russian deputies want for Cuba?

They want Cuba to become a new part of Russia.

What will be the main capital city of the new federal district?

Havana will be the main capital city for this new district.

How will Cuban laws change?

Cuban laws will change to match Russian laws slowly.

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