From Arma 3 to the frontlines: how South African gamers were lured into Russia’s war in Ukraine
What began as online military simulations turned into real combat when two young men signed up for war after chatting on Discord.
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Less than 1% of Russian officials have relatives fighting in Ukraine — UK intelligence
Moscow deliberately targets economically desperate communities for recruitment while shielding cities where people have political influence, per the report.
ISW: Russia’s top general promises fast victory — but even his boasts prove the opposite
Belousov insists the Fortress Belt is key to a rapid takeover, yet even his own timeline suggests years of grinding warfare.
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.