Daily brief
Cuba has confirmed holding talks with officials from the United States, with its president stating the negotiations occurred amid ongoing pressure and an economic blockade. The discussions are taking place as the country faces a severe fuel shortage and energy crisis.
Cuba has announced it will release 51 prisoners in the coming days following negotiations mediated by the Vatican.
A group of Democratic senators has filed a war powers resolution aimed at checking the Trump administration's actions regarding Cuba.
Cuba and the European Union are holding talks on resuming oil sales to the island nation.
Belarus and Cuba are preparing to hold a meeting of their joint trade and economic commission.