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Cuban officials have denied claims of a declared state of war, clarifying that discussions at the National Defense Council meeting were preparatory in nature. Journalist Lázaro Manuel Alonso noted that the council reviewed plans for a potential transition to a state of war as part of the 'War of the People' strategy, which was officially approved during recent Defense Day activities. Army General Raúl Castro Ruz was briefed on the meeting's outcomes, which he found effective for enhancing leadership cohesion and preparedness.