WW3 fears explode as Cuba warns Donald Trump it's 'preparing for war'

Cuba’s President has warned Donald Trump his country is “getting ready” for a possible war with the US and are willing to “fight until the very last drop of blood in order to defend our rights, our independence, and sovereignty”. The warnings from Mr Diaz-Canel come following several after threats of military action against Cuba from Mr Trump.

In an interview with Sky News, the Cuban President was asked for his reaction to new comments from Mr Trump in which he said “after many, many decades, it’s coming our way” in relation to Cuba. Mr Diaz-Canel replied: “We are a peaceful country. We are not a threat to anyone. We provide a lot of solidarity to the world. Therefore, Cuba is not a country in conflict. We’re not a colony, we’re not going to give in our sovereignty or independence.

“Threats, the constant rhetoric of aggression against our country by the US Government, the almost daily expressions, which are part of a strategy of a media-driven intoxication and psychological warfare in order to frighten our country and destabilise our society, is an outrage and a front to the dignity of our people.”

“We don’t want a war, but we’re not afraid of it, and we’re getting ready so we’re not surprised or defeated.”

The Cuban President said that the country is “willing to fight untill the last very drop in order to defend our rights, our independence, and sovereignty.”

Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has made clear his desire to change Havana’s leadership and has openly mused that Cuba is “ready to fall”.

In March this year, he suggested the country was in “deep trouble” as he threatened a “friendly takeover”.