Cuba's president says 'we will defend ourselves' against any US invasion

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Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the U.S. has no valid reason to attack the island or to try to depose him.

In an interview aired NBC News on Sunday, he warned that an invasion would be costly and affect regional security.

He said Cubans would defend themselves if necessary.

The interview comes amid ongoing tensions between the two countries.

Díaz-Canel has accused the U.S. of a hostile policy and expresses willingness for dialogue without conditions.

He blames a U.S. energy blockade for Cuba's woes, but notes that Russia has sent oil shipments to help.

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