New Evidence Confirms Cuban Mercenaries Fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Death Toll Rises

Recent videos and official reports have provided further confirmation of Cuban nationals fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, a practice Ukrainian officials believe is ongoing and expanding. This recruitment drive exploits the severe economic hardship in Cuba, with individuals reportedly lured by promises of substantial monthly salaries.

Ukrainian authorities estimate that as many as 20,000 Cubans have already been recruited by Russia, with projections suggesting this number could soon surpass 25,000, making them the largest foreign contingent in Russia’s military. Many recruits, averaging 35 years old, are desperate for income, given Cuba’s average monthly salary is less than $20.

While the Cuban government denies involvement and claims to be cracking down on trafficking rings, critics, including Florida GOP Rep. Mario Diaz Balart, argue such large-scale recruitment could not occur without the Cuban regime’s explicit approval and coordination. Accounts from captured Cubans reveal many were initially promised construction jobs, only to be deployed to front-line combat roles upon arrival in Russia.

The human cost is mounting, with Ukrainian officials compiling a list of 39 Cubans killed, though the actual death toll is believed to be significantly higher. Currently, Ukraine holds three Cuban prisoners of war, with two captured in recent months, underscoring the ongoing nature of this controversial recruitment and deployment.

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