Cuba

• Biden will expand the number of flights to Cuba and restate a family reunification program ended by Trump. [Link]

Russia

• The Senate passes the $40 billion aid package for Ukraine. [Link]
• NATO pledges open-ended military support to Ukraine. [Link]
• France, Germany, and Italy favor a diplomatic end to the war in Ukraine. [Link]
• Russia says there are no ongoing talks with Ukraine. [Link]
• Treasury Secretary Yellen called for tariffs on Russian fuel imports. [Link]

China

• Yellen called on the West to band together to combat Chinese business practices. [Link]
• The US and Japan plan to release a joint statement committing to deterring China. [Link]

Middle East

• Rep. Talib introduces a resolution recognizing the Nakba. [Link]
• The US will participate in an Israeli-led military drill simulating an attack on Iran. [Link]
• Israel says recent strikes in Syria targeted Iranian “advanced capabilities.” [Link]
• Air defense systems in Syria – reported to be operated by Russia – fire on Israeli aircraft bombing Syria. [Link]
• The Pentagon will not hold anyone accountable after reviewing 2019 strikes in Syria that killed several civilians. [Link]
• Biden will deploy troops to Somalia. [Link]