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South Africa's Lamola vows no policy retreat amid deepening US diplomatic pressure
Mail & GuardianLO·ZA · US · RU·3 days ago
Cuban official reiterates willingness to resolve bilateral differences with the US, and President Trump says an agreement is possible. This marks a potential softening in US-Cuba relations, though concrete steps or terms remain unspecified.
President Trump has publicly stated his belief that a diplomatic agreement with Cuba is achievable and that military intervention will not be necessary. This statement follows reports of US Army Reserve contingency planning for potential support operations around Cuba. While Trump's remarks suggest a de-escalation in rhetoric, the continued military planning indicates ongoing preparedness for various scenarios.