Cuba has refused to publicly support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, abstaining from a United Nations resolution to condemn the unprovoked war. Abstention does not signal neutrality, however.

Cuban state media has echoed Russia’s false claims for invading Ukraine and blamed NATO for what they’re calling a “special military operation.” We speak with Patrick Oppmann, CNN International Correspondent and Havana Bureau Chief about Cuba’s position and what’s at stake during the Russian invasion.