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Tag Archives: Mercenaries
Colombian mercenary admits Ukraine deployment was a mistake
Colombian mercenary admits Ukraine deployment was a mistake RT.com 18 May 2026, 14:04 GMT+10 The foreign fighter was evacuated by Russian troops after suffering severe injuries on the battlefield A Colombian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Libya’s support for Colombian mercenaries in Sudan war detailed in UN report
Libya’s support for Colombian mercenaries in Sudan war detailed in UN report Story by AP CAIRO (AP) — An armed group in Libya assisted in transferring former Colombian military personnel to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Combatants, Mercenaries of Victims of Human Trafficking?
Combatants, Mercenaries of Victims of Human Trafficking? Russia’s Exploitation of Foreign Fighters in its War Against Ukraine You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Russia Recruits Mercenaries and Soldiers as “Cannon Fodder” in Ukraine
Russia Recruits Mercenaries and Soldiers as “Cannon Fodder” in Ukraine FIDH: Russia has recruited 27,000 citizens from 130 countries, including many Cubans. “It is very possible that Nicaraguans are being sent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Captured Colombian Mercenary May Hold Key Intelligence, Expert Says
Captured Colombian Mercenary May Hold Key Intelligence, Expert Says © North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int Fred Turner, Editor 05:59 10-05-2026 Russian forces eliminated 16 foreign mercenaries near Kupyansk, while a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Beijing has made a request to Ukraine regarding captured Chinese mercenaries
Beijing has made a request to Ukraine regarding captured Chinese mercenaries Viktoria Lytovchenko Читати українською Source: online.ua Official Beijing asks Ukraine to guarantee humane treatment of Chinese citizens who fought in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Honduras rescues citizens recruited by Russian networks for Ukraine war
Honduras rescues citizens recruited by Russian networks for Ukraine war 10 May, 2026 Authorities in Honduras have begun assisting their citizens who were caught in a trap set by Russian recruiters… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Joint Staff explained why the captured Chinese mercenaries have not yet been exchanged
The Joint Staff explained why the captured Chinese mercenaries have not yet been exchanged UA NEWS 04 May 2026 15:44 Two Chinese citizens who fought on the side of the Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Sudan: How phone-tracking report exposes foreign support network for RSF
Sudan: How phone-tracking report exposes foreign support network for RSF By Joshua Odeyemi Mon, 4 May 2026 3:07:25 WAT Fresh allegations of foreign backing for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, RSF, have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Kenyan Mercenary Captured by Ukrainian Army Narrates Ordeal
Kenyan Mercenary Captured by Ukrainian Army Narrates Ordeal Dickens H Okello April 24, 2026 1 minute read Joseph Kabugi. Joseph Kabugi, a 41-year-old computer science engineer from Kenya, says he never… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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