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Tag Archives: Russia
Russia Extracts CAR Gold to Fund War in Ukraine
Russia Extracts CAR Gold to Fund War in Ukraine Severe economic pressure has led Russia to sell gold taken from Africa By ADFFebruary 24, 20264 Mins Read A dealer inspects gold… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia is recruiting foreign mercenaries under the guise of private companies
Russia is recruiting foreign mercenaries under the guise of private companies Voivode received 350 million rubles, or nearly 4 million euros, last year Feb 28, 2026 07:09 152 Maria… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Batswana nationals recruited into Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Batswana nationals recruited into Russia’s war against Ukraine. Post Conversation Andrii Sybiha @andrii_sybiha Ukraine has taken note of the statement issued by the Ministry of International Relations of the Republic of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
African leaders continue to complain about russia’s recruitment of their citizens for war in Ukraine
28 February 2026, Saturday, 16:46 1663 African leaders continue to complain about russia’s recruitment of their citizens for war in Ukraine Editor: Herasimova Tetiana Читать на русскомЧитати українською African mercenaries recruited… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ukraine is ready to assist Botswana regarding recruitment of its citizens by Russia
Ukraine is ready to assist Botswana regarding recruitment of its citizens by Russia UA NEWS 27 February 2026 15:39 The head of the Ukrainian ministry, Andrii Sybiga, stated that Ukraine is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ukraine Ready to Provide Botswana with Information on Russia’s Recruitment of Its Citizens – Sybiha
Ukraine Ready to Provide Botswana with Information on Russia’s Recruitment of Its Citizens – Sybiha Published: 27 Feb / 2026 Andrii Sybiha. Photo: mfa.gov.ua Ukraine is open to cooperating with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia bans mercenary recruitment from 43 countries — The Telegraph reveals why
Russia bans mercenary recruitment from 43 countries — The Telegraph reveals why Thu, February 26, 2026 – 15:15 UA EN RU Photo: Russia recruited thousands of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia bans mercenary recruitment in select countries, report says
Russia bans mercenary recruitment in select countries, report says February 23, 2026, 12:00 PM 306 REUTERS/Alexie Pavlishak Russian authorities have compiled a “blacklist” of countries whose citizens are barred from being… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia bans mercenary recruitment in select countries, report says
Russia bans mercenary recruitment in select countries, report says February 23, 2026, 12:00 PM REUTERS/Alexie Pavlishak Russian authorities have compiled a “blacklist” of countries whose citizens are barred from being recruited… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
RLI: Russian diplomats, “Russian Houses” engaged in war recruitment in Africa
RLI: Russian diplomats, “Russian Houses” engaged in war recruitment in Africa 24 Feb, 2026 Russia has deployed a large-scale network to recruit mercenaries in African countries for participation in military operations… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading