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The Venezuelan government asserted that its country will maintain “its historical stance” in its relations with Cuba following Trump's statements this Sunday.
"The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reaffirms its historical stance within the framework of relations with the Republic of Cuba, in accordance with the United Nations Charter and International Law, regarding the free exercise of self-determination and national sovereignty," reads a statement on X.
He also called for "political and diplomatic dialogue" to "resolve controversies" without directly referring to the U.S.
The lukewarm statement also declares that the relationships between Venezuela and Cuba have always been based on "brotherhood, solidarity, cooperation, and complementarity."
This Sunday, President Donald J. Trump sent a stark message to the Cuban government, announcing the immediate cessation of oil and money shipments from Venezuela, a source of economic support that the Island has relied on for years.
In a post shared on his social media Truth Social, Trump stated emphatically: "There will be no more oil or money for Cuba: zero! I strongly suggest that you reach an agreement before it’s too late".
In his post, Trump recalled that for decades Cuba had heavily depended on Venezuelan oil and financial resources, in exchange for "security services" from Havana to the Venezuelan leaders Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro.
Now, he noted, that scheme has come to an end following the capture of Maduro and the death of dozens of Cuban military personnel during the U.S.-led military operation in Caracas.
The warning comes at a time of particularly heightened diplomatic tensions between Washington and Havana, the worst in decades, amid the political and economic fallout from the capture of the Venezuelan dictator.
Analysts point out that Trump's message aims to intensify pressure on the Cuban regime, which is weakened not only by the loss of Venezuelan support but also by its deep internal energy and economic crisis.
The Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel, for his part, with the tone of someone who feels cornered, responded with the usual slogans
"Those who turn everything into a business, even human lives, have no moral authority to criticize Cuba," wrote the Cuban leader, visibly upset.
In his post, he accused the United States of acting with "rage" due to the Cuban people's decision to maintain their political model and again blamed the embargo for the shortages the country is experiencing.
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