Cuban Frank Dario Jarrosay Manfuga is now a prisoner of war in Ukraine, captured while fighting for the Russian army. He claims he was deceived into going to Russia with the promise of a construction job. His story is part of a larger pattern of how Russia might recruit foreigners, targeting Cubans among others with promises of high salaries. There are an estimated 5,000 Cuban mercenaries among the foreign fighters in Ukraine, many drawn by economic hardship. The country’s long-standing ties with Russia also play a role. While Havana claims it doesn't support recruitment of foreign mercenaries, the Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has publicly backed Russia’s actions. Investigation by @RadioSvoboda's Schemes investigative unit #russiaukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar #ukrainenews #rfe_rl