The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates its absolute rejection of the false accusations that the U.S. government, without any basis or evidence, continues to spread regarding alleged Cuban involvement in the military conflict in Ukraine, with the aim of confusing and misinforming the international community.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically reaffirms that Cuba is not a party to this conflict, nor does it have military personnel there or in any other country.
Cuba supports the peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue and negotiations, including in the case of Ukraine, in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter.
Unlike the United States, Cuba has a clean record in the fight against the serious scourge of mercenarism, toward which the country maintains a policy of zero tolerance. Consequently, Cuba prosecutes and imposes criminal penalties for mercenarism in accordance with its national legislation and international obligations.
None of the Cuban citizens who have participated or are participating on either side of this conflict has received encouragement, support, or consent from any Cuban state or government institution.
Since 2023, 17 preliminary investigation cases involving the crime of mercenary activity have been investigated, with 49 defendants. Of these, 43 were brought before the court in 12 proceedings, with requests for sentences ranging from 5 to 16 years of imprisonment. In 5 cases involving 6 defendants, the Attorney General’s Office decided not to pursue criminal charges and ordered the cases dismissed because their involvement in the crime had not been proven. To date, 10 oral trials have been held, and another 2 remain pending. The defendants were sentenced in accordance with the requests of the Attorney General’s Office.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates Cuba’s firm commitment to combating mercenary activities, as well as its willingness to explore avenues of cooperation—in accordance with national legislation and international obligations—to prevent, combat, and punish this serious crime in all its forms.
Havana, October 21, 2026.