Cuba uncovers Russian-backed human trafficking ring sending Cubans to fight in Ukraine

The Cuban foreign ministry has announced the discovery of a human trafficking ring aimed at recruiting Cubans to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine. The ministry stated that Cubans living in Russia and even some in Cuba had been incorporated into the military forces involved in the conflict. Cuba, a close ally of Russia, emphasized that it does not participate in the conflict and expressed its firm opposition to the use of mercenaries. The statement did not specify who was behind the operation, and there has been no response from Russia.