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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.

byYuri Zoria

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“Corrupt and ruthless” Russian agents deceived Kenyans into fighting in Ukraine – Nairobi

Moscow's recruiters used "falsified information" and fake job contracts to lure Kenyan citizens into military service, with agents masquerading as Russian government officials.

byBenjamin Murdoch

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ISW warns: Kremlin prepares to mobilize reservists without formal call‑up as its paid recruitment system collapses

A single draft amendment erases the last legal barrier to sending reservists into combat on a rolling basis.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine captures Indian fighting for Russia — he says Moscow swapped his drug sentence for a rifle

Once in Russian hands, the 22‑year‑old says he endured empty promises of cash, a rushed 16‑day training, and an assault mission he allegedly never wanted.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia’s war needs bodies: Kenyan recruits rescued before being shipped to Ukraine frontline

A multi-agency raid near Nairobi exposed a recruitment scheme using fake Moscow job offers to funnel men to the front.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukrainian intel: Nearly 20,000 Cuban mercenaries fighting on Russia’s side against Ukraine

Florida lawmakers and Ukrainian officials highlighted the threat to US and regional security.

byYuri Zoria

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India warns citizens: Don’t fall for Russian Army job offers

Moscow is accused of tricking Indian men with promises of construction work, then forcing them into combat in Ukraine.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia’s manpower crisis deepens — army calls its mercenaries “expendable” in leaked audio

RFE/RL uncovers how Moscow now views volunteer fighters as throwaway tools for exhausting Ukrainian forces.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukrainian soldier reveals what it’s like to face Russian convicts from Butyrka prison in battle

Fighter Anton Shket endured 17 days of assaults by Russian "zeks" and foreign troops.

byOlena Mukhina

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US officials claim Russian army’s Chinese nationals are mercenaries not linked to Beijing

Reuters sources report that Russia is believed to have around 200 such mercenaries, while official Chinese military officers are visiting areas near the frontlines to gather tactical insights.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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Another Indian national killed in Ukraine serving in Russian army

India intensifies diplomatic efforts with Moscow, demanding immediate discharge of remaining Indian nationals from the Russian forces.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukrainian forces capture Egyptian fighting for Russia

Ukrainians repelled a Russian assault group near Kurdiumivka, capturing a fighter from Egypt and eliminating others.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine condemns Pan-African Parliament members’ trip to occupied Donetsk

Ukraine criticized the visit of 12 African delegates to occupied areas, citing violations of international law and Ukrainian sovereignty.

byYuri Zoria

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North Macedonia arrests man seeking to fight with Russians against Ukraine

Macedonian authorities charged the local man him with participating in a foreign military formation.

byYuri Zoria

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FT: Houthis help Russia recruit Yemeni mercenaries for war in Ukraine

Hundreds of Yemeni men have been trafficked to fight against Ukraine, revealing deepening ties between Russia and Yemen's Houthi rebels, per an FT investigation.

byYuri Zoria

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India secures release of 85 citizens from Russian Army, 20 still await discharge

India announced the release of its nationals allegedly deceptively recruited into Russia's army, with ongoing efforts for the discharge of 20 more.

byYuri Zoria

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India rescues 45 citizens lured into Russian army, 50 more await discharge

India has successfully secured the discharge of 45 citizens from the Russian army and continues efforts to rescue 50 more who are fighting against Ukraine. Earlier, Putin assured Modi that all Indians misled into joining would be released. At least eight have been killed in combat.

byYuri Zoria