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Russia Strengthens Ties with Cuba and Venezuela Amid Ukraine Conflict
10/10/2025
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- Russia's legislature ratified a military cooperation agreement with Cuba to support Ukraine.
- Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro announced a strategic partnership with Russia to expand Moscow's regional influence.
- Ukrainian intelligence estimates 20,000 Cubans are fighting for Russia, with reports of coercive recruitment.
- Maryan Zablotskyy says Ukraine relies on military aid from state sponsors of terrorism, including Cuba and North Korea.
