Cuba says it has uncovered a human trafficking ring that has coerced Cuban citizens to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine. 

Cuba’s foreign ministry disclosed this saying the trafficking ring was found to be operating both in the Caribbean island nation and within Russia.

However it has assured that Cuba’s authorities are working to “neutralize and dismantle” the network.

The statement on Monday from Cuba’s foreign ministry gave few details but noted 

Meanwhile, the Russian government has not commented on the allegations.