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The dictatorship of Cuba 🇨🇺 says it “uncovered” their citizens being shipped to be mercenaries for putin🇷🇺.

Litwin said:
I say - We the West need to up our game , Give Ukraine jets and the very best weapons !
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What does this have to do with Cuba, which is what you quoted?
 
Litwin said:
poor Cuba , it was such Great Country before Moscow Stalinist Commies ****ed it up
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Of course, the reality is that Cuba is far better off than it was under its pro American tyrant.
 
Litwin said:
LOL, thank you , you made my day :ROFLMAO:

even RT 🇷🇺dont go that far :ROFLMAO:

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Twitter idiots can’t change the fact Cuba’s way better off than it was under Batista.
 
Litwin said:
you are lying 🇷🇺 , have you watch this video ?

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Nope.

“In a manner that antagonized the Cuban people, the U.S. government used its influence to advance the interests of and increase the profits of the private American companies, which "dominated the island's economy".[44] By the late 1950s, U.S. financial interests owned 90% of Cuban mines, 80% of its public utilities, 50% of its railways, 40% of its sugar production and 25% of its bank deposits—some $1 billion in total.[48]According to historian Louis A. Pérez Jr., author of the book On Becoming Cuban, "Daily life had developed into a relentless degradation, with the complicity of political leaders and public officials who operated at the behest of American interests."[48]

According to historian and author James S. Olson, the U.S. government essentially became a "co-conspirator" in the arrangement because of Batista's strong opposition to communism, which, in the rhetoric of the Cold War, seemed to maintain business stability and a pro-U.S. posture on the island.[9] Thus, in the view of Olson, "The U.S. government had no difficulty in dealing with him, even if he was a hopeless despot."[9] On October 6, 1960, Senator John F. Kennedy, in the midst of his campaign for the U.S. presidency, decried Batista's relationship with the U.S. government and criticized the Eisenhower administration for supporting him:

Fulgencio Batista murdered 20,000 Cubans in seven years ... and he turned Democratic Cuba into a complete police state—destroying every individual liberty. Yet our aid to his regime, and the ineptness of our policies, enabled Batista to invoke the name of the United States in support of his reign of terror. Administration spokesmen publicly praised Batista—hailed him as a staunch ally and a good friend—at a time when Batista was murdering thousands, destroying the last vestiges of freedom, and stealing hundreds of millions of dollars from the Cuban people, and we failed to press for free elections.[44]
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Fulgencio Batista - Wikipedia

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Litwin said:
poor Cuba , it was such Great Country before Spaniards, America, Batiste, and Moscow Stalinist Commies ****ed it up
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Fixed.
 
Sandokan said:
Castro's communist regime has sent already 14,000 young Cubans, cannon fodder, to Russia that sent them to the front line of the war in Ukraine.
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link?
 
Litwin said:
www.commentary.org

The Undying Myths of Cuba

In 1962, the historian Daniel Boorstin produced an influential book called The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America, which bemoaned, even then, the triumph of glitz over reality. His
www.commentary.org www.commentary.org
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The main “myth” being the idea they were “better off” under their vicious American backed dictator, which is blatantly false.
 
Sounds like the US shouldn’t have backed vicious tyrants in Cuba and exploited the people there for decades.

Oh, and then not backed outright terrorism against Cuba.

And engaged in a pointless embargo for decades.

Etc.
 
Cuba’s Mandatory Military Service Delivers Cannon Fodder for Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine (theglobalamericans.org)
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Maria Werlau | November 1, 2023

Hundreds of Cuban men have enlisted as mercenaries for Russia ostensibly colluding with Cuba’s leadership. With most of the population mired in poverty and the average monthly salary of just USD 17 per month, they are willing to risk their lives by signing a one year contract for a bonus of USD 2,000 plus USD 2,000 a month, residence in Russia with their families, and several other benefits. Russia, meanwhile, gets men with military training for its invasion of Ukraine, and a bankrupt Cuban regime strengthens its alliance with Putin to get desperately needed oil, food and, perhaps, a commission.

Cuba is reportedly one of about 25 countries with compulsory military service, and one of two with North Korea that obligates minors. Males 17 to 28 must serve two years in “Active Military Service” and may be mobilized up to a year until age 45 in the mandatory reserve; the law forbids them from leaving the country without a special authorization. Children as young as 12 receive military “pre-training” in select boarding schools run by the Armed Forces. Even youngsters with physical and psychological limitations are forced into service; evasion calls for a 5-year prison sentence, and deserters are severely punished. According to Cuba’s official data, in 2021, it had 1,033,123 males ages 15 to 29, a large and captive pool that has military training or or is eager to avoid the harsh mandatory service in Cuba’s Armed Forces.
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Cannon folder make in Cuba. The Castroist regime phony propaganda to give appearance they don’t share Russian military values. The regime on shaky ground.
 
Sandokan said:
Cannon folder make in Cuba. The Castroist regime phony propaganda to give appearance they don’t share Russian military values. The regime on shaky ground.
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LOL I just saw a report about that. The Cuban men were scammed by Russians who told them they had work for them in Moscow and the pay was great. When they arrived in Russia they were told the truth and that they would be sent to front in Ukraine. Not one of the Cuban men reported for duty either and the Cuban Govt is charging the recruiters with human trafficking. It now appears the Russians are buying men with cash and promises to actually fight in Ukraine. I would be surprised if they have many takers, unless Cubans are clueless about how bad it is to be a Russian soldier in Ukraine.

Deal ‘with the devil’: Meet the Cubans who’ve joined Russia’s war on Ukraine​

Recent recruits reveal transcontinental draft effort between the two Cold War allies.

The news of Cuban fighters in Ukraine splashed across global headlines earlier this month when Havana announced it had arrested 17 people for involvement in a human trafficking ring recruiting young men to fight for Russia.

https://www.politico.eu/article/cuban-mercenaries-join-russian-army-ukraine-war/
 
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iguanaman said:
LOL I just saw a report about that. The Cuban men were scammed by Russians who told them they had work for them in Moscow and the pay was great. When they arrived in Russia they were told the truth and that they would be sent to front in Ukraine. Not one of the Cuban men reported for duty either and the Cuban Govt is charging the recruiters with human trafficking. It now appears the Russians are buying men with cash and promises to actually fight in Ukraine. I would be surprised if they have many takers, unless Cubans are clueless about how bad it is to be a Russian soldier in Ukraine.

Deal ‘with the devil’: Meet the Cubans who’ve joined Russia’s war on Ukraine​

Recent recruits reveal transcontinental draft effort between the two Cold War allies.

The news of Cuban fighters in Ukraine splashed across global headlines earlier this month when Havana announced it had arrested 17 people for involvement in a human trafficking ring recruiting young men to fight for Russia.

https://www.politico.eu/article/cuban-mercenaries-join-russian-army-ukraine-war/
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so called Global Southern , self- proclaimed anti- colonialists agree to fight the last colonial war for 2 000 $ ... bizarre nature of the Marxist slaves

 
Sandokan said:
Cannon folder make in Cuba. The Castroist regime phony propaganda to give appearance they don’t share Russian military values. The regime on shaky ground.
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iguanaman said:
LOL I just saw a report about that. The Cuban men were scammed by Russians who told them they had work for them in Moscow and the pay was great. When they arrived in Russia they were told the truth and that they would be sent to front in Ukraine. Not one of the Cuban men reported for duty either and the Cuban Govt is charging the recruiters with human trafficking. It now appears the Russians are buying men with cash and promises to actually fight in Ukraine. I would be surprised if they have many takers, unless Cubans are clueless about how bad it is to be a Russian soldier in Ukraine.

Deal ‘with the devil’: Meet the Cubans who’ve joined Russia’s war on Ukraine​

Recent recruits reveal transcontinental draft effort between the two Cold War allies.

The news of Cuban fighters in Ukraine splashed across global headlines earlier this month when Havana announced it had arrested 17 people for involvement in a human trafficking ring recruiting young men to fight for Russia.

https://www.politico.eu/article/cuban-mercenaries-join-russian-army-ukraine-war/
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Mine clearing, Moscow 🇷🇺 style ....

 
Sandokan said:
Cannon folder make in Cuba. The Castroist regime phony propaganda to give appearance they don’t share Russian military values. The regime on shaky ground.
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