I know that the Soviet Union supported Cuba during some critical times in the last century, but its disappointing to hear that many Cubans would be fighting for Russia. Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union that supported Cuba during those times too.
I do wonder though how many foreign fighters on the Russian side went there out of genuine belief in Russia’s war, as opposed to those who went for money or who were coerced/tricked into joining the Russian army. With the way Russia operates, it makes sense that they would attract those with a self-interested mercenary mindset, that have no regard for the politics of the conflict. Or desperate people who can be easily manipulated. It’s probably also easier to recruit from countries that already have a favourable view of Russia.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68949298
This article from last year suggests that it’s largely personal gain that has motivated Cubans to go to Ukraine to fight on the side of Russia. To be honest, I don’t know whether it’s a good or bad thing that people are fighting for personal gain rather than belief in Russia’s nonsensical reasons for invading.
Probably just doing it for the money. Not exactly a lot of economic opportunities in Cuba!
But are those Cubans from Cuba or from Miami?
