US CASTS CUBA AS SECURITY THREAT LINKED TO CHINA, RUSSIA — STILL PUSHING FOR DIPLOMACY

Trump and Rubio frame Cuba as a national security risk tied to Beijing and Moscow, citing weapons and intelligence presence near Florida. China defends Cuba, opposes "external interference." US still signals openness to talks.

Trump and Rubio frame Cuba as a national security risk tied to Beijing and Moscow, citing weapons and intelligence presence near Florida. China defends Cuba, opposes "external interference." US still signals openness to talks.