Cuba confirms holding talks with US officials amid pressure

Cuba's president has publicly acknowledged that his government has been holding talks with officials from the Trump administration. This is the first time Cuba has confirmed these secret meetings, which come as the United States has increased economic pressure on the island nation.

President Trump has dialed up threats and maintained a fuel blockade, which has choked Cuba's domestic energy supply and caused blackouts, putting significant strain on its economy. The Cuban president revealed the talks while describing how this intense pressure has pushed the country into a difficult position.