Daily brief
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has stated Cuba is open to dialogue with the United States but rejects any external pressure, a position echoed in multiple statements. The UN Secretary-General warned the US blockade threatens a 'humanitarian collapse' on the island. Concurrently, China's top political advisor expressed support for Cuba in safeguarding its sovereignty during a meeting with a senior Cuban official.
Russia stated it has no plans to evacuate personnel from its embassy in Cuba.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum insisted on her plan to send oil to Cuba.