Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Fidel Castro, the socialist
Cuban icon who has died aged 90, as the "symbol of an era," the Kremlin
said in a statement on Saturday Nov 26,2016
"The name of this distinguished statesman is rightly considered the symbol of an era in modern world history," Putin said in a telegram to Cuban President Raul Castro cited by the Kremlin. "Fidel Castro was a sincere and reliable friend of Russia."
Putin added that Castro has managed to build a "free and independent Cuba" that "became an influential member of the international community and served as an inspiration for many countries and peoples."
The Kremlin strongman hailed Castro as a "strong and wise person who always looked to the future with confidence."
"He embodied the high ideals of a politician, a citizen and a patriot sincerely convinced of the rightness of the cause to which he dedicated his whole life," Putin said.
"His memory will forever remain in the hearts of the citizens of Russia."
Putin also said that Castro had made a "huge personal contribution" in the establishment and development of the countries' bilateral relations.
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev on Saturday Nov 26,2016 hailed Fidel Castro, the Cuban socialist icon who has died aged 90, for "strengthening" his island nation.
"Fidel stood up and strengthened his country during the harshest American blockade, when there was colossal pressure on him and he still took his country out of this blockade to a path of independent development," Interfax news agency quoted Gorbachev as saying.
"In the past years, even when Fidel Castro was not formally in power, his role in strengthening the country was huge."
Gorbachev added that Castro would be remembered as a "prominent politician" who managed to leave a "deep mark in the history of mankind."
Note
Named one of the 100 most influential personalities of all time by Time Magazine in 2012, Fidel Castro ruled Cuba for fifty years - as Prime Minister and later, as President - before officially handing over power to his brother Raul Castro in 2008.
"The name of this distinguished statesman is rightly considered the symbol of an era in modern world history," Putin said in a telegram to Cuban President Raul Castro cited by the Kremlin. "Fidel Castro was a sincere and reliable friend of Russia."
Putin added that Castro has managed to build a "free and independent Cuba" that "became an influential member of the international community and served as an inspiration for many countries and peoples."
The Kremlin strongman hailed Castro as a "strong and wise person who always looked to the future with confidence."
"He embodied the high ideals of a politician, a citizen and a patriot sincerely convinced of the rightness of the cause to which he dedicated his whole life," Putin said.
"His memory will forever remain in the hearts of the citizens of Russia."
Putin also said that Castro had made a "huge personal contribution" in the establishment and development of the countries' bilateral relations.
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev on Saturday Nov 26,2016 hailed Fidel Castro, the Cuban socialist icon who has died aged 90, for "strengthening" his island nation.
"Fidel stood up and strengthened his country during the harshest American blockade, when there was colossal pressure on him and he still took his country out of this blockade to a path of independent development," Interfax news agency quoted Gorbachev as saying.
"In the past years, even when Fidel Castro was not formally in power, his role in strengthening the country was huge."
Gorbachev added that Castro would be remembered as a "prominent politician" who managed to leave a "deep mark in the history of mankind."
Note
Named one of the 100 most influential personalities of all time by Time Magazine in 2012, Fidel Castro ruled Cuba for fifty years - as Prime Minister and later, as President - before officially handing over power to his brother Raul Castro in 2008.
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