Cuba and Russia agree new economic ties as US turns inwards

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Cuba's signature 1950s US-made cars could soon be replaced by Russian Ladas
(Image credit: Juan Barreto/AFP/Getty Images)

Cuba has significantly boosted its trade links with Russia, as it looks offset the economic damage done by the renewal of US sanctions.

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