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Tag Archives: Russia
Russia tricked hundreds of Peruvians into fighting against Ukraine
Russia tricked hundreds of Peruvians into fighting against Ukraine – CNN Mon, June 29, 2026 – 05:20 3 min About 800 Peruvians may be fighting in the Russian army Kateryna Serohina… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Nepal Govt still not getting full details about Gorkhas killed in Ukraine war
Nepal Govt still not getting full details about Gorkhas killed in Ukraine war 840 families approach the authorities in Kathmandu seeking info on their missing sons BY ASHIS BISWAS 27 Jun… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Over 1,000 Kenyans lured into Russia’s war in Ukraine, 50+ Ghanaians killed there — three governments confirmed it, none confronted Moscow
Over 1,000 Kenyans lured into Russia’s war in Ukraine, 50+ Ghanaians killed there — three governments confirmed it, none confronted Moscow Kenya’s Foreign Minister called himself “pragmatic and realistic” ahead of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Casualties, Russia, Ukraine
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Szijjártó called Lavrov during Wagner mercenaries’ mutiny to ask if he was all right
Szijjártó called Lavrov during Wagner mercenaries’ mutiny to ask if he was all right English June 24. 2026. – 02:42 AM Pál Tamás Andrea Horváth Kávai (translation) Investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Short-Term Deals, Past Failures Dampen Russian Expansion Efforts
Short-Term Deals, Past Failures Dampen Russian Expansion Efforts As Moscow seeks more deals with African nations, its current deals have caused insecurity, economic pain By ADF June 23, 20264 Mins Read… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
More mystique than results: The legacy of Russia’s Wagner Group
More mystique than results: The legacy of Russia’s Wagner Group Ukraine By Travis Pike June 24, 2026 Wagner Group was one of the more mysterious and convoluted elements of the Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ukraine’s intelligence reveals Russia’s real objectives in Africa
Ukraine’s intelligence reveals Russia’s real objectives in Africa RBC-Ukraine Kateryna Shkarlat 24 Jun 2026 For the Kremlin, Africa is not only a source of the cheapest mercenaries Russia uses African countries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
First Swiss mercenary killed in the war in Ukraine
FDFA confirms death report First Swiss mercenary killed in the war in Ukraine Numerous mercenaries are fighting in Ukraine – including some from Switzerland. Symbolbild: Keystone A Swiss national has died… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Casualties, Mercenaries, Russia, Shooters, Ukraine
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Russian Strikes Take Out German and British Combatants: Latin American Mercenaries Reinforce Frontlines
Russian Strikes Take Out German and British Combatants: Latin American Mercenaries Reinforce Frontlines Eastern Europe and Central Asia , Ground Military Watch Magazine Editorial Staff June-3rd-2026 Colombian Mercenary in Ukraine (left)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Casualties, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Shooters, Ukraine
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Russian mercenaries in Mali have been accused of killing civilians
Photo: Russian mercenaries in Mali have been accused of killing civilians UA NEWS 25 June 2026 19:35 Malian soldiers and fighters from Russia’s “African Corps” have been accused of killing four… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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