Daily brief
Cuba has expressed readiness for dialogue with the United States 'with no preconditions' and if its sovereignty is respected, as the country faces severe energy shortages. President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated Cuba is willing to engage but ruled out talks on its constitutional system and rejected external pressure. The United Nations has warned of a potential humanitarian collapse in Cuba amid efforts to block its oil supplies.
Russia's ambassador stated that Russia will continue to supply oil to Cuba, according to the RIA news agency.
China's Foreign Minister stated that China opposes unwarranted interference by external forces in Cuba.
President Donald Trump stated the US is negotiating with Cuba and linked the Cuba crisis to US-Mexico relations.