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Tag Archives: Mercenaries
In Colombia, citizens were urged not to become mercenaries in foreign wars
In Colombia, citizens were urged not to become mercenaries in foreign wars This is nothing more than international human trafficking, without any legal protection, the Ministry of Defense writes in X… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Three people arrested in Italy, recruited mercenaries…
Three people arrested in Italy, recruited mercenaries… August 01, 2018 16:17 Italian police say they have arrested three people accused of recruiting mercenary fighters to fight alongside Russian-backed forces in eastern… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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In December, Russia recruits mercenaries from 25 countries for war against Ukraine — intelligence
Founded in 1918Sunday, 28 December 2025, 17:29 In December, Russia recruits mercenaries from 25 countries for war against Ukraine — intelligence 26.12.2025 14:20 In December, Russia recruited 150 foreign nationals from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Kenyan Mercenary Duped Into Russia’s War Surrenders to Ukrainian Drone in Kharkiv Forest
Kenyan Mercenary Duped Into Russia’s War Surrenders to Ukrainian Drone in Kharkiv Forest Dec 26, 2025 11:58 2 min read Authors Ivan Khomenko News Writer Captured Russian soldiers stand against a wall after surrendering… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Ukrainian kamikaze drones eliminate African mercenary of Russian army in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO
News Video African mercenaries of Russian army 26.12.25 15:38 6 732 Ukrainian kamikaze drones eliminate African mercenary of Russian army in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO On the Kupiansk front in the Kharkiv region,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Mali/West condemns “deployment” of Russian mercenaries
Mali/West condemns “deployment” of Russian mercenaries December 24, 2021 06:00 Text size: France and its 15 allies in Europe and Canada have condemned what they say is the deployment of Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
More Than 100 American Mercenaries Confirmed Killed in Ukraine
More Than 100 American Mercenaries Confirmed Killed in Ukraine North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int John Baker, Editor 01:00 25-12-2025 Independent analysts confirm at least 101 US mercenaries killed while fighting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Two Americans killed fighting for Ukraine: Newsweek
Two Americans killed fighting for Ukraine: Newsweek By IFP Media Wire December 23, 2025 Two American mercenaries have been killed while fighting for Ukraine against Russian soldiers in December, Newsweek has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Belarus Sentences Maksim Zezyulchik for Mercenary Activities and State Betrayal
Belarus Sentences Maksim Zezyulchik for Mercenary Activities and State Betrayal Wednesday, 24 December 2025, 16:04 Maksym Zezyulchyk As reported by the human rights initiative DissidentBY In Belarus, a verdict has been… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Ukrainian drone operator eliminates African mercenary of Russian army. VIDEO
Ukrainian drone operator eliminates African mercenary of Russian army. VIDEO Footage of Ukrainian UAV operators in combat has appeared online, showing the destruction of a foreign mercenary who was fighting as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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