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Russia Blasts U.S. Reinstatement of Cuba on Terror List

Russia's Foreign Ministry called the move unjustified because Cuba is an active participant in "international cooperation on counterterrorism."

Russian Navy Ship Arrives in Cuba for Three-Day Visit

Russia's embassy in Cuba said the ship, accompanied by two others, is "part of the Baltic Fleet group that is making a friendly visit to the Cuban capital...

Russian Nuclear-Powered Submarine Arrives in Cuba

The submarine Kazan, which Cuba says is not carrying nuclear weapons, was accompanied by the frigate Admiral Gorshkov.

Cuba Says Russian Nuclear Submarine to Dock in Havana Next Week

"None of the vessels are carrying nuclear weapons, so their stop-over in our country does not represent a threat to the region," the government said.

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.

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.

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...

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.

Russia Sends Aid to Cuba After Anti-Government Protests

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

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.

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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