Nepali man paid agent for “Europe” job, then died fighting for Russia
His family believed he was promised lucrative work. He instead went to Moscow and later died as Russian mercenary in Ukraine.
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South Africa investigates how 17 citizens were deceived into joining Russia’s war in Ukraine
The Presidency says the men are trapped in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas after being misled by fake job recruiters — a Russian tactic previously reported in many countries including India and Nepal.
BBC identifies 523 foreign mercenaries killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine — from 28 countries
Russia’s military dead include Egyptians, Americans, Gurkhas, Central Asian convicts, and recruits from several African countries.
Reuters: Indian man forced into Russian military dies in Ukraine
Moun’s death underscores troubling practices of forced recruitment by Russia, with his family demanding answers and assistance in retrieving his body.
UK intel: Russia’s recruitment drive targets migrant workers to bypass domestic mobilization
Facing high casualties in Ukraine and reluctant to further mobilize its citizens, Russia is recruiting migrant workers with financial incentives to boost troop levels without triggering unpopular domestic conscription, though their numbers remain low, per UK intelligence.
Reuters: Nepal suspends work permits for Russia following citizens killed fighting in Ukraine
Reportedly, at least 10 Nepali soldiers died while fighting for the Russian army in Ukraine.
Three more Nepalese mercenaries killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine
Nepal reports an additional 3 fatalities among the estimated 200 Nepali nationals fighting for Russia against Ukraine, confirming a total of 10 such citizens killed to date.
Reuters: Nepal detains 10 suspects for allegedly recruiting youths into Russian army
Nepal arrests 10 individuals involved in a human smuggling ring, deceiving young people into recruitment into the Russian armed forces.