Cuban government uncovers Russian 'human trafficking network' used to help war in Ukraine: Officials

Cuba has uncovered and dismantled a human trafficking network in Russia that aimed to recruit Cuban citizens to participate in the war against Ukraine, with criminal proceedings initiated against those involved in the operation.

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