Published on Jul 11, 2014
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The Russian government is forgiving $32 billion of Soviet era debt owed by the struggling Cuba.
The move comes as a part of a South American tour by President Vladimir Putin, who he is seeking to strengthen economic and other ties with a bloc countries that feel alienated by the West.
RT's Alexey Yaroshevsky reports from Havana with more details.
