San Juan (Puerto Rico): Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has warned that the United States has no justifiable reason to launch a military attack on Cuba or attempt to remove him from office.

He said any such move would have serious consequences for the security of the entire region.

Speaking in an interview with NBC News' "Meet the Press", Díaz-Canel said any US military action against Cuba would be costly and would affect regional stability.

'Ready to sacrifice our lives'

"If the United States launches a military invasion of Cuba or attempts an act such as kidnapping the president, we will fight even at the cost of our lives," Díaz-Canel said.

Quoting the spirit of Cuba's national anthem, he said, "To die for the homeland is to live."

Open to unconditional dialogue

The Cuban President also said his government is ready to hold discussions with the United States on any issue, provided there is no demand for changes to Cuba's political system.

He made it clear that Cuba is willing to engage in dialogue without preconditions, but will not accept any pressure related to its internal political structure.

Blames US sanctions for economic crisis

Díaz-Canel blamed the current economic difficulties and the strain on Cuba's healthcare system on the US-imposed fuel blockade and sanctions.

He said oil supplies coming from Venezuela had stopped after the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, worsening Cuba's fuel crisis.

According to reports, a Russian tanker carrying around 7.30 lakh barrels of crude oil arrived in March, helping ease the island's fuel shortage for nearly three months.