On his X profile, the head of State referred to a telephone conversation he had with Zyuganov, in which he thanked him for his ongoing contribution to the friendly relations between the two peoples, parties and governments.

The secretary of Organization of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), Roberto Morales, conveyed cordial congratulations on X, and thanked Zyuganov for his ongoing support for and solidarity with Cuba.

The head of the PCC International Relations Department, Emilio Lozada, in turn, highlighted on X the Russian politician’s firm commitment to his homeland, to Cuba and to the PCC throughout his fruitful life.

President Vladimir Putin honored Zyuganov on Wednesday at his birthday ceremony, noting “his great merits in the development of the Russian State, the strengthening of civil society and his fruitful work over many years.”

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