Cuba Uncovers Russian Human Trafficking Ring Recruiting Cubans to Fight in Ukraine

Cuban authorities have uncovered a human trafficking network operated by Russia to recruit Cubans as mercenaries for the war in Ukraine.
The trafficking ring targeted Cubans living in both Russia and Cuba to fight alongside Russian forces in the Ukraine conflict.
Cuba has initiated criminal proceedings to dismantle the network and denies any involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine.
Russia has not commented on the trafficking allegations amid reports it has struggled with recruitment for the war.
Cuba and Russia have strengthened ties since the invasion, but Cuba maintains it is not supporting Russia's military operations.