India backs UN call to lift US Cuba embargo – a diplomatic mic drop

On Oct 28, the UN General Assembly voted to urge the US to lift its Cuba embargo, with <b>India</b> among <b>130 nations</b> backing the motion; 17 opposed and 25 abstained. The split reveals the West’s classic hypocrisy: preaching liberty at the podium while clinging to sanctions as a geopolitical lever. It’s a reminder that UN votes often serve more as photo‑ops than catalysts for change. Cuba celebrates the moral win, but tangible relief depends on Washington’s next move.