The Cuban Foreign Ministry announced its intention to continue contacts with the United States.

Cuba intends to continue to maintain contacts with the US authorities, despite the lack of progress in the negotiations. This was stated on September 7 by Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla at a press conference as part of the presentation of a report on the negative impact of the trade, economic and financial blockade of the republic. "We intend to continue to maintain contacts, despite the fact that there is no progress in the negotiations," the head of the Cuban Foreign Ministry quoted CMHW as saying. The diplomat added that progress had not been achieved in negotiations with the Americans "due to the lack of political will on the part of the United States," and stressed that Cuba was ready for negotiations "based on the principles of mutual respect and non-interference in the affairs of the Caribbean republic." Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on August 9 that US sanctions and the energy blockade had provoked a severe crisis in the country's healthcare system and energy supply. Against the background of the energy crisis, the Caribbean Republic has increased purchases of solar panels in China, betting on the transition to solar generation. On August 13, Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth allowed a military operation against Cuba and noted that the Cuban authorities should take into account the willingness of United States President Donald Trump to defend Washington's strategic interests.