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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

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Le Monde: Russian mercenary group leaves Burkina Faso to defend Russia’s Kursk Oblast

Le Monde reports that the Russian private military company Bear Brigade, which arrived in Burkina Faso in May to protect the junta, is now withdrawing to defend the Kursk region against a Ukrainian offensive.

byYuri Zoria

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Informal channels facilitate Cuban enlistment in Russian military against Ukraine

Russia continues to recruit Cubans to fight against Ukraine motivating them by financial rewards and citizenship offers, despite Havana's efforts to curb enlistment.

byYuri Zoria

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Frontline report: Russia’s African mercenary confronts Ukrainian drone with wooden stick in Kharkiv Oblast

Russia's Kharkiv offensive relies on African and Sri Lankan mercenaries due to troop shortages. Poor-quality North Korean artillery shells and equipment failures hinder Russian efforts. Ukrainian forces maintain numerical superiority, potentially creating opportunities for counter-offensives.

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UK intel: Russia likely expanding recruitment across Global South to sustain war in Ukraine

Russia is intensifying efforts to recruit Africans, offering money and citizenship to replenish forces in Ukraine, amid domestic mobilization challenges, reports UK Defense Ministry.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukrainian forces detain Slovak mercenary fighting for Russia

Slovak citizen Jaroslav Galajčík, hired as Russian mercenary, captured by Ukrainian forces after fighting in the area of Lyman city, Donetsk Oblast.

byYuri Zoria

Russo-Ukrainian war (daily review) day 821

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 821: Ukrainian forces repel Russians in Kharkiv as Russia reinforces its war efforts with Wagner units from Africa

The Ukrainian General Staff reported that their forces are engaged in fierce battles, successfully repelling a Russian advance in Kharkiv Oblast and launching a counterattack. The UK intelligence suggested that Russia deploys Africa Corps in Kharkiv offensive. The US also announced a $275 million military aid package to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities, while Germany and Denmark delivered Leopard tanks and HIMARS to Ukraine.

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How Wagner Group exports Putin-style rule to Africa

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UK intelligence: Russia deploys Africa Corps units in Kharkiv offensive

UK intelligence suggests that Russia is reinforcing its war efforts in Ukraine by reallocating resources previously assigned to Africa, as evidenced by the redeployment of Africa Corps detachments to the Ukrainian border.

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Forbes: Russia hires mercenaries against Ukraine in at least 21 countries

According to Forbes Ukraine citing intelligence sources, Russia is recruiting mercenaries globally from at least 21 countries such as India, Cuba, Syria, and Serbia for its Ukraine invasion.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia recruited hundreds of Cubans to fight against Ukraine

Facing mounting losses in Ukraine, Russia has recruited hundreds of Cuban nationals by offering lucrative salaries and prospects of Russian citizenship to bolster its invasion forces.

byYuri Zoria

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Indian victims of Russia’s job scams forced to fight against Ukraine, families desperate to return them

Indian workers lured to Russia for jobs, forced to fight against Ukraine, their families attempt rescues amidst minimal government support, with significant human trafficking arrests but no substantial progress in repatriation.

byYuri Zoria

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India busts human trafficking ring sending Indians to fight against Ukraine

Authorities in India uncovered a trafficking network deceiving citizens with lucrative job offers, only to dispatch them to Russia's war against Ukraine as mercenaries. Indian media reported two confirmed Indian fatalities among those recruited.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia recruits Indians to fight against Ukraine

Russia lures unemployed Indians with false promises of non-combatant roles, only to deploy them in combat against Ukraine, highlighting Russia's global recruitment efforts.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria