Overview
- Trump told reporters the United States is talking to Cuba and said details of a possible deal would be disclosed soon.
- He earlier posted that Cuba will no longer receive oil and money from Venezuela and urged Cuban authorities to make a deal.
- The U.S. accusation links Venezuelan shipments to alleged Cuban security assistance provided to Caracas.
- Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denied ever receiving financial or material compensation for security services and criticized U.S. coercive measures.
- President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Cuba has faced U.S. attacks for 66 years and declared the country ready to defend its sovereignty.