Old iron! The Russian army has added new comrades-in-arms to the Cuban brothers on the battlefield in Russia and Ukraine!
Back in the Soviet era, Cuba maintained an unbreakable military alliance with the Soviet Union and was a force to be reckoned with in the global landscape at that time. However, with the passage of time and the evolution of international relations, this tacit military cooperation between Russia and Cuba has once again attracted attention. Recently, the Russian-Ukrainian battlefield has ushered in another strong reinforcement, and Cuban volunteers have appeared one after another, attracting the attention of the world. What are the hidden reasons behind this scenario, and how will it affect the international landscape?
In this international crisis, the first thing we need to face up to is the addition of Cuban volunteers on the battlefield between Russia and Ukraine. This begs a serious question: why do Cubans resolutely choose to go to the battlefield of Russia and Ukraine at this moment to fight side by side with the Russian army? This is not simply a matter of brotherhood. In fact, from the point of view of historical origins, the close cooperation during the Soviet period gave Cuba a deep emotional foundation with Russia. However, whether this cooperation still carries the sincere emotions of the past, or whether it has evolved into a political and economic wrestle, we need to think deeply.
It is an indisputable fact that Russia treats Cuban volunteers very highly. The basic salary of $2,400 per month is said to be a huge attraction for Cubans. What is even more noteworthy is that the foreign exchange directly provided by Russia is undoubtedly a great incentive for Cuba, which has been subject to US economic sanctions. Whether this is a sincere military cooperation or a move by Russia to use money as a bait to contain Cuba has become a difficult question for us to ponder.
However, just like Mr. Jin Yong's martial arts world, the wrestling on this international stage is not without contradictions and twists and turns. The Cuban ambassador openly stated: "We have no objection to the Cubans signing a contract to legally participate in this operation of the Russian army." However, he strongly objected to the illegal conduct involved in some of the contracts. These include contracts signed by Russian companies with Cubans written in Russian, which do not allow workers to translate, and involve commitments to remain in Russia and terms of obedience to relevant orders. These details make the entire incident of Cuban volunteers joining the Russian-Ukrainian battlefield even more tortuous and complicated.
In this process, we should also pay attention to the opposing viewpoint. Even if Russia treats Cuban volunteers so favorably, there are still some problems to be wary of. Reports that Russia had deceived Cubans into going to Ukraine to fight in the name of "construction work" have called into question the veracity of the whole story. At the same time, some contracts may have potential legal risks, and Cubans may face various difficulties in Russia. This raises more questions about the motives and legitimacy of the participation of Cuban volunteers throughout the war in Ukraine.
To sum up, the incident of Cuban volunteers joining the Russian-Ukrainian battlefield has both historical background and real disputes. In the arena of international relations, we need to observe in detail and think rationally to ensure that our judgment of the state of affairs is not clouded by superficial scenery. Whether the Cuban volunteers are just a pawn in Russia's political chess game, or whether there is a more complex cooperation mechanism behind it, needs to be further explored and interpreted.