The United States announces new sanctions targeting Cuban military officials and organizations tied to the island’s weapons procurement and military relationships abroad. On Thursday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. designates five Cuban entities and eight individuals under an executive order President Donald Trump signed in May. According to the U.S., the sanctioned individuals and groups support Cuba in acquiring military equipment, including through arrangements that relate to procurement from Russia and China. Both outlets report that the designations also cover connections to foreign military contacts, including Havana’s military attachés linked to China and Russia. The U.S. frames the measures as part of a broader effort to penalize parties it says enable Cuba’s military capabilities and procurement networks. The announcements do not indicate any direct changes to Cuban policy as part of the sanctions, but they expand U.S. restrictions aimed at the named individuals and entities.