Botswana warns its people about Russian job scams that end in the trenches against Ukraine
Officials say they keep getting distress calls from citizens already at the front, describing dangerous conditions they never signed up for.
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From a German party office to Russia’s ranks: Chechen-born AfD member Murad Dadaev enlists
The politician, also known as Noah Krieger, filmed himself training in motorcycle assaults with Russian troops.
Kazakhstan jails citizen for six years for fighting for Russia against Ukraine
25-year-old from Petropavlovsk signed contract with Russian military, was wounded, then fled back
AP: Russia traffics Bangladeshi workers to frontlines with fake job offers
Russia promised them jobs. Instead, they were sent to die.
Filipino mercenary killed in Russian army “meat assault” after just one week of training, Ukrainian intelligence says
HUR identified the body of John Patrick near Novoselivka in Donetsk Oblast, revealing he was sent to the front lines with minimal preparation and left to die after sustaining a wound.
Cuban mercenary captured near Kupiansk after joining Russia’s war effort under deportation threat
A Cuban mercenary who claims he was forced into Russia’s war after being arrested in Moscow was captured…
Swiss court hands suspended sentence to fighter who served in Ukraine
First prosecution of a Swiss citizen for joining Ukrainian forces.
Russia lures Arab mercenaries with cash and passports for Ukraine war, many die in “meat grinder” assaults
Some fighters report being placed under Chechen command.
British volunteer killed by Russian drone strike one month into Ukraine deployment
A British volunteer with no military background was killed by four Russian drones during his first combat operation in Ukraine
From Finnish forests to Ukraine’s frontline: Volunteer Tapani joins International Legion to protect Europe’s future from war
Tapani left his quiet life to fight in Kharkiv, warning the war could reach Europe within five years.
Georgia denies military honors to Ukraine war volunteer in unprecedented snub
Defense Ministry silent on unprecedented departure from military tradition.
Dancer with machine gun: Ukrainian ballroom pro now storms Russian positions in elite special forces
Serhii Nazarenko brings the discipline of dance to Ukraine’s fiercest battles.
Czech citizen who joined Russian Army now begs Prague for rescue
Now, he faces criminal charges at home.
Zelenskyy: At least 155 Chinese nationals fight against Ukraine on Russian side
He says Russia recruits them through social media such as TikTok. Documents show since some Chinese citizens serve in Russia's army since at least 2023.
Czech president issued 40 permits to fight for Ukraine last year
President Petr Pavel's office processed 114 applications in 2024 from citizens seeking legal approval to join Ukraine's Armed Forces, approving 40, including three women.
Uzbek court convicted Russian mercenary to 4 years in prison
The Uzbek citizen who served as a Russian military contractor participated in combat operations in eastern Ukraine, killing Ukrainian soldiers.
Ukrainian forces capture Egyptian fighting for Russia
Ukrainians repelled a Russian assault group near Kurdiumivka, capturing a fighter from Egypt and eliminating others.
Ukraine captures sole survivor of Russian assault – an Egyptian IT student
Ukrainian forces in Donetsk Oblast capture an Egyptian IT student who, after receiving a Russian passport, Russia conscripted and deployed to the front.
Zelenskyy supports foreign training and border missions in Ukraine but refrains from inviting troops to fight
Zelenskyy said Russia could exploit other troops fighting on the frontline to raise concerns among other nations' societies about sending their children to war and undermining the unity.
Russia recruits young Palestinian refugees and Syrians for war against Ukraine
Russia is recruiting young Palestinians and Syrians for the war against Ukraine. Russia has already sent approximately 300…