'No conversations' with US, says Cuban president after Trump threats

Summary

Cuba's president Miguel Diaz-Canel denies any talks with the US after Donald Trump urged Havana to make a deal or face consequences, amidst escalating sanctions and tensions.

Key Points
  • Cuba's leader Miguel Diaz-Canel says there are no conversations with the US except technical migration contacts.
  • Donald Trump urged Cuba to make a deal or face consequences including cutting off Venezuelan oil and money supplies.
  • Trump pledged to end all oil and financial support from Venezuela to Cuba following the arrest of Nicolas Maduro.
  • Diaz-Canel rejected US pressure, insisting relations must be based on international law rather than coercion and threats.
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