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Articles with tag "Cuba"

diplomatic row

Cuban Officials Divided Over Citizens' Involvement in Ukraine War

The conflicting remarks follow Cuba’s arrest last week of 17 people thought to have links to an illicit Russian trafficking and recruitment network.
'hostile acts'

Cuba Arrests 17 Over 'Trafficking' for Russia's War in Ukraine

The Cuban government said it was working to dismantle a "trafficking network" that recruits Cuban citizens for Moscow's war effort.
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In depth

Russia-Based Recruiters Lure Cubans to Fight in Ukraine with Promises of Money, Citizenship

Social media groups run by a recruiter with murky ties facilitate the enlistment of Cuban men in the Russian military, The Moscow Times' Russian service...
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illicit recruitment

Cuba Uncovers Human Trafficking for Russia's War in Ukraine

The alleged human trafficking ring is aimed at recruiting Cuban citizens to fight in the war on the side of Russia.
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cold war ally

Russia Sends Aid to Cuba After Anti-Government Protests

The cargo included food, personal protective equipment and more than 1 million medical masks.
Cold War Rhetoric

Russia Warns Against 'Outside Interference' After Cuba Protests

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova did not explain who might be trying to interfere in Cuba, but the warning appeared directed at the U.S.
FAR FROM HOME

Cubans Lured to Russia Through Old Alliances Left Stranded by Virus

Visa-free travel made Moscow a popular destination for a new class of entrepreneur.
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