From Arma 3 to real war: Russia recruits soldiers for war against Ukraine through popular game app
South African gamer killed in Ukraine after Discord recruitment.
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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.
“I want to come back home”: South African men promised jobs in Russia, sent to trenches in Ukraine – Reuters
Government treats recruitment as suspected crime against the state.
South Africa confirms talks with Russia to bring back 17 men from Ukraine frontline
Legal complaints say the men were allegedly misled into joining Russian forces after being promised non-military roles.
Jacob Zuma’s daughter quits parliament amid claims she sent South Africans to fight for Russia
The daughter of South Africa's former president has resigned from parliament as police investigate how 17 citizens ended up stranded in eastern Ukraine after signing Russian military contracts they believed were for bodyguard training.
“They are just scaring you”: How a South African politician allegedly lured 20 men into Russia’s military
Duduzile Zuma, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma and current member of parliament, recruited approximately 20 young men from South Africa and Botswana who ended up on the frontlines in Ukraine after being promised bodyguard training jobs
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.
Russia is buying African loyalty with trains and schools, Ukrainian intelligence says
Moscow’s agenda in Burkina Faso, Ghana, South Africa, and Egypt blends technical aid with long-term loyalty schemes.
Errol Musk attends Kremlin-backed event in Moscow, praises Putin and spreads Russian propaganda
The remarks by Elon Musk's father repeated Russian false narratives on Ukrainian biolabs and alleged oppression of Russian-speakers.
Raw power is back—if you want peace, prepare for war
A national director of the South African Institute of International Affairs, Greg Mills, believes no permanent peace possible while Putin remains in power.
Russians target Ukraine with 70 missiles, 145 drones, killing 11, injuring 103 civilians
Ukraine's Air Force's data suggest that at least 22 Russian missiles and 13 drones may have reached their targets.
“It’s a holy war”: British medic sees Ukraine’s battle against “pure evil”
Former policeman, British citizen Peter Fouche, now a combat medic in Ukraine's army, calls on the West to give Ukraine weapons now, or find themselves using those weapons soon.
Kuleba: Ukraine aims to bring cooperation with South Africa to “qualitatively new level”
While meeting for the first time, the foreign ministers of Ukraine and South Africa signed a memorandum to cooperate on diplomatic education and research
Putin will not attend BRICS summit to avoid ICC arrest warrant
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the BRICS summit in South Africa in order to avoid an…
Arresting Putin would be “declaration of war” – South Africa president
Citing "war" risks, South Africa's president affirmed efforts to avoid arresting Vladimir Putin if he attends an upcoming BRICS summit.
South Africa must honor arrest warrant, ICC says ahead of planned Putin visit
South Africa should do "the right thing" and follow international law if Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the…
South Africa leader calls to negotiate with Russia in 10-step “peace plan,” says Putin welcome at BRICS summit
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the…
African leaders come under missile attack in Kyiv en route on “peace mission” to Russia
South African Republic Cyril Ramaphosa and other African leaders have come under a Russian ballistic missile attack on…
South Africa supplied weapons and ammo to Russia despite claiming neutrality – US Ambassador
South Africa provided Russia with weapons and ammunition amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, US Ambassador to SA Reuben…
South Africa invites Putin to BRICS summit via Zoom after ICC issues arrest warrant – Sunday Times
South Africa has invited Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to participate in the upcoming BRICS summit via Zoom instead…