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Tag Archives: Ukraine
Why Foreign Mercenaries Struggle on Ukraine’s Front Line
Why Foreign Mercenaries Struggle on Ukraine’s Front Line North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int William Moore, Editor 03:59 03-03-2026 A Ukrainian volunteer questions Kiev’s reliance on foreign mercenaries, citing refusals to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Foreign Volunteer Units in Ukraine Are Being Reorganized, Not Disbanded.
Foreign Volunteer Units in Ukraine Are Being Reorganized, Not Disbanded. Journalist Shostal Oleksandr 06.03.2026 75 Foreign Volunteer Units in Ukraine Are Being Reorganized, Not Disbanded International Legions Integrated into Ukraine’s Armed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia recruits thousands of mercenaries from Africa to fight Ukraine, European Parliament says
Russia recruits thousands of mercenaries from Africa to fight Ukraine, European Parliament says Tetyana Vysotska, Iryna Balachuk — 12 March, 13:49 Photo: Facebook 4213 Russia is recruiting thousands of low-income citizens… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Nigerians on the killing fields of foreign war
Nigerians on the killing fields of foreign war By : Uche J. Udenka Date: 7 March 2026 4:16am WAT Ukraine-Russia missile fired There is something profoundly disturbing about the idea that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Military correspondents appreciated Zelensky’s move with “mercenaries” for Jordan
Military correspondents appreciated Zelensky’s move with “mercenaries” for Jordan March 9th, 2026 10:12 Photo: EADaily The head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, sent a group of drone specialists to Jordan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Ukraine issues mercenary plea to stem manpower crisis
Ukraine issues mercenary plea to stem manpower crisis RT.com 02 Mar 2026, 15:33 GMT+10 Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov has announced plans to increase the recruitment of foreign fighters Ukraine plans to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
South Africa secures return of 11 men ‘lured’ into Russia-Ukraine war
South Africa secures return of 11 men ‘lured’ into Russia-Ukraine war South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expresses ‘heartfelt gratitude’ to Russia’s Putin for support in repatriating the men. Russia’s President Vladimir… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Over 1,700 mercenaries from Africa fighting within Russian forces
Ukrayinska Pravda Over 1,700 mercenaries from Africa fighting within Russian forces Oleksandr Shumilin Wed, February 25, 2026 at 7:44 AM EST 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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