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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/38459476

By Salim Lamrani
Nov 1, 2025

Unanimously condemned by the international community every year since 1992, this state of siege gravely affects the well-being of the entire Cuban population—particularly the most vulnerable—and remains the principal obstacle to the country’s development. From March 2024 to February 2025, U.S. economic sanctions cost Cuba $7.55 billion—a 50 percent increase compared to the previous year—representing more than $20 million per day and nearly $15,000 per minute.

That amount is equivalent to the electricity consumption of Cuba’s 10 million inhabitants for six years. With the same sum, Cuba could fill every household’s grocery basket for six years, cover the nation’s medical needs for 22 years, or guarantee public transportation for the next six decades.

  • Skiluros@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    6 hours ago

    But yes, Russia is recruiting from poverty stricken areas, and often the people signing up aren’t told they’re going to war or even joining a military till they get to Russia.

    I am well aware of that. But do you see the difference between Uzbekistan and Cuba? Specifically how getting from Cuba to russia without the authorization and support of the Cuban government is very unlikely compared to say Uzbekistan.

    So why shouldn’t Ukraine (which is where I live btw) not treat Cuba like an enemy state? What’s your logic here?

    • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      6 hours ago

      It’s been a day, but going off memory that article I referenced in my last comment says “private backers” are buying their plane tickets and getting them travel documents.

      Most likely a grey market business that gets $X per person they get to Russia.

      It doesn’t need government cooperation, and I haven’t seen anything that indicates it except social media accounts that can’t think of an alternative

      • Skiluros@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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        6 hours ago

        It doesn’t need government cooperation, and I haven’t seen anything that indicates it except social media accounts that can’t think of an alternative

        Are you sure about this? Note that I didn’t mention anything about the process.

        I said that there is no way this is happening without the authorization (if not direct, committed support) of the Cuban government. This is a country that still has exit restrictions on certain types of professions.

        They see a military age male, suddenly getting a large amount of money that their salary clearly can’t support (they know this because they would have to validate their profession to give them a passport to leave the country), getting a passport and flying to russia and they can’t connect the dots?

        • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          6 hours ago

          I said that there is no way this is happening without the authorization (if not direct, committed support) of the Cuban government

          That is an assumption, not a fact

          • Skiluros@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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            5 hours ago

            An assumption based on undeniable facts:

            • Certain professions are still subject to exist control in Cuba
            • The average Cuban salary does not allow a citizen to get a passport, let alone pay for the ticket

            I will note that you where very cavalier without you “Trump pressure”, I merely pointed out that you are not aware of factors that would lead to Ukraine to vote with the US beyond “Trump pressure”.

            India, a russian ally, has been very public about their opposition to recruitment by the russians and India does not have exit restrictions for specific professions.

            Think whatever you want. It honestly sounds like you are unwilling to consider that you might not be seeing the full picture.