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Russian records list 11,335 foreign war dead. Ukrainian intelligence says one brigade uses Africans as human shields

Deaths in the leaked files suggest Russia recruited in waves: Nepal, then Sri Lanka and China, then Colombia, Kenya, and Nigeria.

byTaisiia Vivdych

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UK fund puts £113 million into Ukrainian-founded Magura maker as it plans to spread production beyond Ukraine

Britain's wealth fund co-led UFORCE's $700 million round; UK-built Magura boats are to use over 70% British content.

byTaisiia Vivdych

Metal bars in front of a corridor lined with dark green doors

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South Africa detains nine foreigners suspected of trying to join Russia’s war against Ukraine

Interpol and local law enforcement agencies took part in the investigation.

byStanovych Solomiia

Graves of Russian soldiers with Russian flags on the Alley of Glory in Stupino, Moscow Oblast, Russia

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The BBC has named 285,023 dead Russian soldiers. Russia’s own registry may hold up to 450,100 war dead, hackers say

The gap suggests how many deaths never make it into an obituary, a memorial, or a public grave.

byYuri Zoria

Russian soldiers march during a rehearsal of the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, May 4, 2026. Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua, via Eastnews

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Russia set a record for losses in October, and Ukraine took back more land than it lost

Ukraine’s president tied the two counts together and said Russia could stop the bleeding by choosing a ceasefire and diplomacy.

byYuri Zoria

The moment a Ukrainian UAV prepares to strike a Russian train, likely carrying military supplies, 2026. Screenshot from a video released by Azov

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Azov says it struck more than 100 Russian trains in occupied Donbas in four months, in part thanks to donations

The Ukrainian military struck large diesel locomotives using small UAVs.

byStanovych Solomiia

kremlin calls mobilization talk nonsense—zelenskyy says has already begun north korean reinforcements · post leader kim jong-un speaks opening memorial pyongyang russia's defense minister andrei belousov state duma speaker vyacheslav

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The Kremlin calls mobilization talk “nonsense”—Zelenskyy says it has already begun, with North Korean reinforcements

The claim comes from Ukraine's military intelligence, which has tracked Russian preparations for a larger call-up for months.

byYuri Zoria

Russian soldiers in camouflage uniforms and helmets stand in formation outdoors.

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Russia is holding Ukraine’s south with convicts: 69 percent have records. And they’re fighting where civilians live

A third enlisted to escape prosecution, most are over 30, Ukraine's South grouping says.

byOlena Mukhina

Russian Armed Forces assault troops, illustrative photo. Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense

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“Huge increase” in Russian assault groups trying to break through to Dobropillia, but they are using familiar tactics, staff sergeant says

But the Ukrainian military has already mined the main routes Russian forces could use to reach the city, according to the soldier.

byStanovych Solomiia

Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Russian army command center, 26 October, 2025. Screenshot from video.

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Putin says Russia is 12 km from Sumy—1.5 km farther than in June

Just two months ago, the Kremlin claimed Russian troops were 10.5 km from Sumy—now it says they are 12 km away.

byStanovych Solomiia

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Ukraine’s intelligence: Russia is running its Nepal, Cuba, Kenya, and India recruitment scheme in Indonesia now

Ukraine's foreign intelligence says it holds documents on at least eight recruited Indonesian citizens.

byOlena Mukhina

greece blocked gas ban france italy softened entry ban—now brussels tries 1600 companies helping russia's war · post russian soldiers military parade 9 2025 moscow russia kremlinru victory_day_parade_2025_at_red_square ukraine news

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Russia set target specific target for military recruits in 2026: in Arkhangelsk Oblast, man was sent to front after being detained for drinking on street

The School of the Conscript recorded 11 complaints in July and August.

byOlena Mukhina

Two soldiers kneel behind a low brick barrier and fire rifles across an open training field.

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Russia occupied Anton’s home when he was 10. At 18, he volunteered to fight against Ukraine

Many Ukrainian-born prisoners told the BBC they joined Russia’s army willingly. Others described forced conscription.

byDaniel Thomas

A Kenyan man holds two printed photographs of his son killed fighting for Russia.

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Nearly 500 Africans recruited into Russia’s army have died, Ukraine says

Ukraine has identified almost 3,000 recruits from 37 countries, including 35 now held as prisoners of war.

byDaniel Thomas

Illustrative photo. The flag of Peru. Photo: Getty Images

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A $20,000 “welcome bonus” that was never paid: how a Colombia-registered recruiter sent Peruvians into Russia’s war

Russia has deceived more than 450 Peruvian citizens into its army, and some have already been killed.

byStanovych Solomiia

Four captured fighters who fought for Russia stand against a wall with their hands bound.

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Fighters from 51 countries now held in Ukraine after fighting for Russia, ombudsman says

The figure raises Ukraine's publicly stated minimum from more than 48 countries in May, as Moscow's foreign recruitment widens.

byDaniel Thomas

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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.

byYuri Zoria

The image shows Robert Brovdi, the commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces and the founder of the “Birds of the Madiar” drone unit. Credit: The 414th Strike UAV Brigade

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Russia is building 168,000-strong drone force by year-end through stealing Kyiv UAV model, says Ukraine’s drone commander Madiar

An average Ukrainian brigade is now intercepting up to 60 Russian "Molniya" strike drones per day because Russia has centralized production.

byOlena Mukhina

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Russia is still receiving modernized T-90M, T-80BVM, and T-72B3M tanks. All of them are built on Soviet-era platforms

The much-hyped T-14 Armata, Russia's supposed next-generation tank, exists mostly in announcements. Serial production is effectively absent.

byOlena Mukhina

North Korean troops took part in the military parade on Red Square in Moscow on 9 May. Image: Astra

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9 May parade Russia held without single tank featured one thing Moscow has never shown before

This is who Russia is now.

byOlena Mukhina

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Russian records list 11,335 foreign war dead. Ukrainian intelligence says one brigade uses Africans as human shields

UK fund puts £113 million into Ukrainian-founded Magura maker as it plans to spread production beyond Ukraine

South Africa detains nine foreigners suspected of trying to join Russia’s war against Ukraine

The BBC has named 285,023 dead Russian soldiers. Russia’s own registry may hold up to 450,100 war dead, hackers say

Russia set a record for losses in October, and Ukraine took back more land than it lost

Azov says it struck more than 100 Russian trains in occupied Donbas in four months, in part thanks to donations

The Kremlin calls mobilization talk “nonsense”—Zelenskyy says it has already begun, with North Korean reinforcements

Russia is holding Ukraine’s south with convicts: 69 percent have records. And they’re fighting where civilians live

“Huge increase” in Russian assault groups trying to break through to Dobropillia, but they are using familiar tactics, staff sergeant says

Putin says Russia is 12 km from Sumy—1.5 km farther than in June

Ukraine’s intelligence: Russia is running its Nepal, Cuba, Kenya, and India recruitment scheme in Indonesia now

Russia set target specific target for military recruits in 2026: in Arkhangelsk Oblast, man was sent to front after being detained for drinking on street

Russia occupied Anton’s home when he was 10. At 18, he volunteered to fight against Ukraine

Nearly 500 Africans recruited into Russia’s army have died, Ukraine says

A $20,000 “welcome bonus” that was never paid: how a Colombia-registered recruiter sent Peruvians into Russia’s war

Fighters from 51 countries now held in Ukraine after fighting for Russia, ombudsman says

From a German party office to Russia’s ranks: Chechen-born AfD member Murad Dadaev enlists

Russia is building 168,000-strong drone force by year-end through stealing Kyiv UAV model, says Ukraine’s drone commander Madiar

Russia is still receiving modernized T-90M, T-80BVM, and T-72B3M tanks. All of them are built on Soviet-era platforms

9 May parade Russia held without single tank featured one thing Moscow has never shown before

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