Overview
- Vice Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio said Cuba will not negotiate its political system or the removal of President Miguel Díaz‑Canel with the United States.
- Cuban officials confirm ongoing talks with Washington that they describe as focused on resolving the fuel squeeze and broader bilateral issues such as trade and compensation claims.
- Multiple outlets report the Trump administration explored easing some restrictions in exchange for an off‑ramp for Díaz‑Canel, a scenario Havana has categorically denied.
- A nationwide grid collapse this week left roughly 10 million people without power, with the United Nations warning of potential humanitarian collapse as fuel shortages bite.
- President Donald Trump has said he could "take" Cuba and urged the public to "stay tuned," while Cuba’s UN envoy warned any attempt to force leadership change would face fierce resistance.