Online recruiters trick Cubans into fighting in Russia’s war
In recent months, online personalities have been recruiting Cuban nationals to fight for Russia in the war with Ukraine through platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp. While initially promised money and employment, they are then forced to the front lines of the war upon arriving in Russia, CNN reported.
The war between Russian and Ukraine enters its second year
Germany and the United States donate tanks to Ukraine, motivating other countries to send military aid
Over the past week, discussion of Germany donating Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine has created upheaval in the international community. On Jan. 20, 2023, The New York Times reported that “billions of dollars in new arms for Ukraine” from NATO allies were announced, “including British tanks, American fighting vehicles and howitzers from Denmark and Sweden.” This is in light of the plan for Ukraine to go on the offensive in the spring, which is creating a pressing timeline for countries to equip Ukraine with much-needed supplies.