Security 2023-09-08
Cuba arrests 17 over 'trafficking' for Russia's war in Ukraine
The Cuban government said it was considering charges of human trafficking, mercenarism and hostile acts in a foreign state, which could carry sentences of life imprisonment and the death penalty.
Security 2023-09-05
Cuba uncovers plot to recruit its citizens for Russia's war in Ukraine
The Cuban government said it is working to dismantle a trafficking network operating from Russia that has been recruiting Cuban citizens to fight as mercenaries in Ukraine.
Security 2023-08-24
Russian mercenary leader presumed dead in plane crash on 2-month anniversary of rebellion
Doubts are swirling about the cause of the crash and whether the Wagner Group's Yevgeny Prigozhin was on board.
Security 2023-07-20
China, Russia ramp up military ties with latest drills
China calls itself a neutral party, but it has refused to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and has bolstered ties with Russia.
Security 2023-06-30
Latin America loses interest in accident-prone, hard-to-repair Russian weapons
A string of accidents in Latin America and a lack of assistance and maintenance have raised concerns over Russian-made weapons.
Security 2023-06-29
Diplomatic protest after Russian strike injures Colombians in Ukrainian restaurant
The injured Colombians were on a mission to express Latin American solidarity with the people of Ukraine in the face of Russia's war on its neighbor.
Security 2023-06-29
Cuba and Russia forge plans for technical-military cooperation
Amidst Russia's growing isolation following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the relationship between Russia and the Cuban regime has witnessed a surge in activity.