Cuban Recruitment: Fighting for Russia

Cuban citizens, facing economic hardship and unemployment, are reportedly being recruited to fight for the Russian military in Ukraine. The recruits, who volunteered to go to Russia after being contacted by a recruiter named "Dayana" on social media, were promised signing bonuses and monthly salaries that far exceeded the average monthly state salary in Cuba. The Cuban government has not responded to queries about the recruitment, and the Kremlin and Russian defense ministry have not commented on the matter. The situation has raised concerns, with the United States monitoring the situation closely and the Ukrainian embassy in Havana reaching out to Cuban authorities.