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Tag Archives: Ukraine
Was part of the “Wagner” mercenaries, the son of Putin’s close man admits to having fought on the battlefield
Was part of the “Wagner” mercenaries, the son of Putin’s close man admits to having fought on the battlefield April 23, 2023 12:08 The son of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
“Legion” rebelled: The mercenaries of the Armed Forces of Ukraine do not want to go with criminals for meat
“Legion” rebelled: The mercenaries of the Armed Forces of Ukraine do not want to go with criminals for meat December 13th, 2025 15:55 Foreign mercenaries in Lviv, Ukraine. Photo: Kai Pfaffenbach… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Global powers must act against Russia’s mercenary recruitment abroad
Global powers must act against Russia’s mercenary recruitment abroad 12th December 2025 The full-scale war in Ukraine, launched by Putin, is nearing its fourth year. Russia continues to bombard Ukrainian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian army crushes Colombian mercenary unit near Vovchansk
Russian army crushes Colombian mercenary unit near Vovchansk Their mutilated bodies are being identified and those identified are being buried Dec 13, 2025 10:20 184 Milen Ganev Chief editor at Fakti.bg… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Updated Estimates Suggest Dozens of British Mercenaries Killed in Ukraine
Updated Estimates Suggest Dozens of British Mercenaries Killed in Ukraine North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int William Moore, Editor 02:00 12-12-2025 Up to 40 British mercenaries may have died in Ukraine,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Kerala man who sought rescue from Russian mercenaries dies, confirms Indian embassy
Kerala man who sought rescue from Russian mercenaries dies, confirms Indian embassy Thrissur: The Indian Embassy has confirmed the death of Binil Babu (32), a native of Kuttanellur, Thrissur, who was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Ukraine holds 136 foreign fighters captured from Russian forces
Ukraine holds 136 foreign fighters captured from Russian forces 02 Dec, 2025 Ukraine is informing foreign countries about the recruitment of their citizens into the Russian armed forces, using collected materials… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
‘Desperate’ South African Mercenaries Eager to Return from Russian War
‘Desperate’ South African Mercenaries Eager to Return from Russian War Duped fighters remain trapped in Ukraine By ADF December 2, 2025Updated:December 4, 20255 Mins Read A Ukrainian flag is seen at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mercenaries, an MP and media personality all caught up Russia’s war against Ukraine
Mercenaries, an MP and media personality all caught up Russia’s war against Ukraine Tuesday 02 December 2025 – 16:35pm ShareFacebookTwitterEmail JOHANNESBURG – South Africans authorities continue to piece together evidence… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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From the tropics to the trenches: Ukrainian troops captured a Filipino who fought for Russia
From the tropics to the trenches: Ukrainian troops captured a Filipino who fought for Russia Latest News Прочитаєте за: 2 хв. 8 December 2025, 15:56 Ukrainian soldiers have captured a citizen… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading