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US Alleges Cuba Aids Russia in Recruiting Ukraine Fighters

A US report indicates that Cuba is believed to be assisting Russia in recruiting up to 5,000 Cuban combatants to fight in Ukraine. This comes amid US intelligence assessments of Cuba's involvement in the recruitment efforts.

15 Apr, 13:28 — 15 Apr, 13:28
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Moscow TimesMostly Factual137d ago

U.S. Believes Cuba Helped Russia Recruit Soldiers to Fight in Ukraine – Axios

The report states that “significant indicators” suggest authorities in Havana “knowingly tolerated, enabled or selectively facilitated the flow” of Cuban nationals to bolster the Russian armed forces.

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NHK World15 Apr, 11:12First to report

最大5000人のキューバ人戦闘員がロシア側で参加か 米報告書

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Moscow Times15 Apr, 13:28Latest update

U.S. Believes Cuba Helped Russia Recruit Soldiers to Fight in Ukraine – Axios

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