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August 19, 2026 - Russia grants citizenship to a Cuban mercenary who participated in the invasion of Ukraine
Ernesto Villarino Trujillo, a Cuban citizen who fought in the Ukrainian region of Lugansk, received his Russian passport at an official ceremony held in the city of Vyatskie Polyany, located in the Kirov region. Continue reading
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July 30, 2026 - Russia lists Cuban mercenary as killed in action, but Ukraine says it captured him in Kharkiv oblast
Russia lists Cuban mercenary as killed in action, but Ukraine says it captured him in Kharkiv oblast Elza Diachenko – 30 July 2026 | 17:22 González Turcas, a Russian mercenary from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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July 24, 2026 - Russian Officer Says Cuban Mercenaries Abandon Positions When Capture Threatens
Rizvan Sabirov, a platoon commander with Russia’s Center group of forces, said Cuban mercenaries fighting alongside the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Dnepropetrovsk Region abandon their positions when they face the threat of encirclement or capture. According to him, the «soldiers of fortune» do not try to hold their ground to the end. Continue reading
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2026 - Elena Smirnova
From March 2023, Smirnova used social media - posting under her maiden name Shuvalova - to recruit Cuban and Sri Lankan nationals for the Russian military. The ads offered well-paid civilian work in Russia: a one-time payment, a monthly salary of 204,000 rubles (~$2,000 USD), and the long-term prospect of Russian citizenship. In Cuba, where average monthly wages are around $30, this was a life-changing sum for anyone who believed it. Continue reading
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November 2025 - CUBA IN THE WAR IN UKRAINE: Evidence of Mass Recruitment of Combatants for Russia
REPORT CUBA IN THE WAR IN UKRAINE Evidence of Mass Recruitment of Combatants for Russia Carolina Barrero You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
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April 1, 2026 - 700,000 barrels of Russian oil arrived in Cuba: Kremlin keeps island’s lights, as its mercenaries bolster war ranks
700,000 barrels of Russian oil arrived in Cuba: Kremlin keeps island’s lights, as its mercenaries bolster war ranks A Russian tanker on a US sanctions list docked at Cuba’s largest fuel… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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April 4, 2026 - Kenia investigates and takes action; Cuba conceals: The mercenaries in Ukraine and the contrast of responses
Kenia investigates and takes action; Cuba conceals: The mercenaries in Ukraine and the contrast of responses Latest News By CiberCuba Editorial Team Saturday, April 4, 2026 – 08:33 Cuban mercenary in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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April 13, 2026 - The mercenary bombing that mobilized Cuba 65 years ago
The mercenary bombing that mobilized Cuba 65 years ago April 13, 2026 Author By Pedro Rioseco The mercenary bombing of the airports of San Antonio de los Baños and Ciudad Libertad… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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January 14, 2026 - Venezuela op highlights Cuba’s long history of exporting mercenaries
Opinion – Venezuela op highlights Cuba’s long history of exporting mercenaries Arturo McFields, opinion contributor Jan 14, 2026 The 32 Cuban mercenaries killed while protecting Nicolas Maduro are more than just a footnote… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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April 29, 2026 - Colombia and Cuba, Main Recruitment Hotspots for the Russian Army in LatAm
Colombia and Cuba, Main Recruitment Hotspots for the Russian Army in LatAm By Leon Thompson April 29, 2026 The Colombian Military Forces’ campaign promotes the message: “Your life has a value… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
