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Cuba's Mercenaries in Ukraine: 20,000 Recruited, 39 Dead

9/24/2025

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Ukrainian officials say Cuba has sent thousands of mercenaries to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
39 Cuban mercenaries have died.
Estimates say up to 20,000 Cubans have been recruited, with mercenaries paid about $2,000 monthly.
Florida lawmakers plan sanctions on Cuba and Russia and urge the EU to end cooperation, citing ongoing recruitment.

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Ukrainian officials say Cuba has sent thousands of mercenaries to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
39 Cuban mercenaries have died.
Estimates say up to 20,000 Cubans have been recruited, with mercenaries paid about $2,000 monthly.
Florida lawmakers plan sanctions on Cuba and Russia and urge the EU to end cooperation, citing ongoing recruitment.