Cuba Rejects U.S. Allegations Regarding Conflict in Ukraine

Cuba supports the peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue and negotiations—including in the case of Ukraine—in adherence to International Law and the United Nations Charter, expressed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minrex) in an official statement released on its portal.

Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Cuba reiterates its rejection of U.S. attempts to involve it in the conflict in Ukraine

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba reiterates its absolute rejection of the false accusations that the United States government, without substantiation or evidence, continues to disseminate regarding alleged Cuban participation in the military conflict in Ukraine, aimed at confusing and misinforming the international community.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically ratifies that Cuba is not part of this conflict, nor does it participate with 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 adherence to International Law and the United Nations Charter.

Unlike the United States, Cuba maintains a clean track record in combating the grave scourge of mercenary activity, enforcing a zero-tolerance policy within its borders. Consequently, Cuba prosecutes and criminally sanctions mercenary recruitment in accordance with national legislation and international obligations.

None of the Cuban citizens who have participated or are participating on any side of this conflict enjoy the encouragement, support, or consent of any Cuban state or governmental institution. In the vast majority of cases, the recruitment of these Cuban citizens—as with many other nationalities—was conducted from abroad.

Since 2023, 17 preliminary investigation files for the crime of mercenary activity have been processed, involving 49 defendants. Of those, 43 were presented before the Court in 12 separate proceedings, with requested prison sentences ranging from five to 16 years. In five cases involving six defendants, the Attorney General’s Office decided not to pursue criminal prosecution and ordered their dismissal due to lack of evidence proving involvement in the crime. To date, 10 oral trials have been held, while two remain pending. The accused were sentenced in accordance with requests from the Attorney General’s Office.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates Cuba's firm commitment against mercenary activity, as well as its willingness to evaluate avenues of cooperation, in correspondence with national legislation and international obligations, to prevent, confront, and punish this serious crime in all its forms.

Havana, October 21, 2026