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Tag Archives: Mercenaries
End of the ‘People’s Army’ Myth: Israel Weighs Resorting to Mercenaries
End of the ‘People’s Army’ Myth: Israel Weighs Resorting to Mercenaries Israeli soldiers seen in the village of Aitaroun in southern Lebanon, January 27, 2025. (AP) Tel Aviv:Asharq Al Awsat 08:53-16… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Shortage in the Israeli army opens debate over recruiting “mercenaries” with large funding
2026-05-15 | 8:24 PM Shortage in the Israeli army opens debate over recruiting “mercenaries” with large funding Yaffa News Network At a time when the Israeli army is suffering from a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wounded Colombian Mercenary Claims Ukraine Tried to Kill Him Before Capture
Wounded Colombian Mercenary Claims Ukraine Tried to Kill Him Before Capture North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int William Moore, Editor 01:58 16-05-2026 Wounded Colombian mercenary Guilian Gallego Rosco says Ukrainian commanders… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Miroshnik Says Baltic and Eastern European Mercenaries Are Fleeing Ukraine
Miroshnik Says Baltic and Eastern European Mercenaries Are Fleeing Ukraine © North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int John Baker, Editor 00:01 17-05-2026 Rodion Miroshnik says Baltic and Eastern European mercenaries are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ukrainian soldiers capture Russian mercenary from Colombia
Ukrainian soldiers capture Russian mercenary from Colombia video 30.05.2026 01:37 Fighters of the 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade captured a Russian mercenary from Colombia. The brigade reported this on Facebook and published… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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This Mercenary General Built a Private Army Bigger Than Most Countries
This Mercenary General Built a Private Army Bigger Than Most Countries Mystery Tube 929 views May 29, 2026 #war #history #medieval When your army gets too powerful… #history #medieval #war #Shorts You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
215 Nigerians fighting as Russian mercenaries, 25 killed, Ukraine says
215 Nigerians fighting as Russian mercenaries, 25 killed, Ukraine says According to the DIU, people from African countries are lured to Russia through fake job advertisements circulated via Facebook and WhatsApp.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Kyiv Africa Forum: 2,982 Africans From 40 Countries Recruited Into Russia’s Army
May 28, 2026 Kyiv Africa Forum: 2,982 Africans From 40 Countries Recruited Into Russia’s Army – StopRussianRecruiters.org Launches to 68-Country Audience on Day One On May 26, 2026 – Africa Day… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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May 28, 2026 Russia Ignores Nigeria’s Demands and Keeps Sending Its Citizens to Die – Another Nigerian Recruit Identified as Killed in Kharkiv Oblast
May 28, 2026 Russia Ignores Nigeria’s Demands and Keeps Sending Its Citizens to Die – Another Nigerian Recruit Identified as Killed in Kharkiv Oblast Ayebusiwa Olabode Victor, born April 28, 1992,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Stop Russian Recruiters
Exposing the scam. Saving the lives. Documenting and sharing information on predatory recruitment practices of the Russian Armed Forces. Key Figures Recruited by Russia 28 000+ foreigners from over 135 countries have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading