No surprise Putin closed down the Wagner Group mercenaries to cut his costs and Shanghai them into his regular army to cut costs with an offer they couldn’t refuse. “We know who and where your families are”. Cubans are behind an even worse “economic 8 ball” with America’s trade blockade assisting Putin. Will Biden lower the embargo after 65 years crippling the Nation and aiding Putin’s new and cheaper armed force? Couple this with Putin currently meeting with North Korea for a boost in arms then what are the odds on Ukraine defending itself this winter?

Key points: Cuba said authorities were working to “neutralise and dismantle” the network Russia’s defence ministry has not commented on the allegations Moscow last year announced plans to increase Russia’s armed forces by 30 per cent

Source: Cuba alleges ‘human trafficking’ of citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine – ABC News