# Russian immigration enforcement involving Cuban nationals

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/russian-immigration-enforcement-involving-cuban-nationals
> Updated: 2026-08-24T19:05:25.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Russian authorities have taken actions against Cuban nationals involving both criminal deportations and immigration detentions. In one instance, two Cuban men were deported to Cuba after serving prison sentences for violent sexual acts and aggravated illegal possession of narcotics. Authorities deemed their presence in Russia “undesirable” and issued long-term re-entry bans.

In a separate case, a pregnant Cuban woman was detained in Pervouralsk for having an expired migration card and lacking a valid work permit. Despite being near her expected delivery date, she was transferred to a detention center in Ekaterinburg. Her legal counsel and partner have raised concerns regarding her health and the facility's suitability for childbirth, seeking intervention from the Ombudsperson for the Sverdlovsk region to prevent her deportation.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Pregnant Cuban woman detained in Russia faces deportation

A 39-week pregnant Cuban woman has been detained in Russia due to expired migration documents, sparking concerns from her partner and lawyer over her health and potential deportation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pregnant-cuban-woman-detained-in-russia-faces-deportation

### 2026-08-24: Russia deports two Cuban nationals after prison sentences

Russia has deported two Cuban nationals to Cuba after they completed prison sentences for violent sexual acts and narcotics possession. Both individuals face a long-term ban on re-entering Russia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russia-deports-two-cuban-nationals-after-prison-sentences

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