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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Pjotr Sauer

Cuba uncovers ‘human trafficking ring’ recruiting for Russia’s war in Ukraine

Cuba's foreign minister, Bruno Rodríguez, at a lectern
Cuba's foreign minister, Bruno Rodríguez. His ministry said in a statement: ‘Cuba has a firm and clear historical position against the use of mercenaries … Cuba is not part of the war in Ukraine.’ Photograph: Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters

Cuba has uncovered a human trafficking ring aimed at recruiting Cubans to fight as mercenaries for Russia in its war in Ukraine, its foreign ministry has said, as Moscow seeks to increase the size of its forces.

In a statement, the Cuban foreign ministry said the authorities were working to “neutralise and dismantle” the network, which it said was operating within the Caribbean island nation and in Russia.

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