Cuba's foreign minister says no negotiations despite "genocidal" blockade

Cuba says there are no talks or plans to negotiate with the U.S., though Havana remains willing to stay in contact, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez said.
Cuba estimates U.S. trade and a recent "oil blockade" caused $8.1 billion in damages in 2025 and has driven widespread blackouts, leaving many with only 2–3 hours of electricity a day.
The U.N. warns the sanctions and energy siege raise the risk of disease outbreaks, and U.S. health alerts report a rise in intestinal illnesses tied to failing water and power.