Mexico-Cuba Drug Concerns and Trump Strike Claim

Recent reporting highlights mounting international security and geopolitical tensions. AP coverage points to drug-trafficking concerns involving Mexico and Cuba, alongside U.S. scrutiny of Venezuelan military exercises, sanctions tied to Russia’s war in Ukraine, and airspace incidents between Lithuania and Russia. KRDO reports that former President Donald Trump has insisted he can order strikes against alleged drug traffickers without Congress formally declaring war. Reuters notes sustained media focus on Russia, emphasizing its Moscow bureau chief’s long experience covering the country and the wider post‑Soviet region.