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Tag Archives: Ukraine
Alaudinov Says Foreign Mercenaries Fighting for Ukraine Should Not Return Home Alive
Foreign mercenaries fighting alongside the Ukrainian army should not return home alive, according to Lieutenant General Apti Alaudinov, deputy head of the Main Military-Political Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces and commander of the Russian Defense Ministry’s Akhmat special forces. Continue reading
Peru has acknowledged the deaths of its citizens in the war against Ukraine
The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially reported on the deaths of its citizens who were recruited by Russia into its army to fight in the war against Ukraine. In total, 11 are known to have been killed, 114 are missing, and three Peruvians are being held captive in Ukraine. Continue reading
Colombian cartels seek Ukraine drone skills to target the army at home
Colombian drug cartels are trying to send members to Ukraine under the guise of military volunteers to acquire valuable drone-operating skills, the Financial Times reported on Aug. 6. Continue reading
Peru breaks silence to confirm its citizens are dying while fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Peru breaks silence to confirm its citizens are dying while fighting for Russia in Ukraine August 10, 2026, 06:58 AM 291 World Peruvians protesting outside the Russian embassy and the Peruvian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ukraine says captured Iraqi fighters serving in Russian army
Ukraine has captured a number of Iraqi nationals who were fighting alongside Russian forces in the war against Ukraine, a senior Ukrainian official confirmed to Rudaw on Monday. Continue reading
Colombian Militias Send Personnel to Ukraine to Gain Valuable Drone Warfare Experience
Illegal armed groups in Colombia have reportedly been sending combat personnel to Ukraine to acquire battlefield experience with drones, potentially allowing them to return home with knowledge that could be used against local security forces. Continue reading
Foreign Mercenaries Reportedly Stationed at Children’s Camp in Lvov Region
Foreign mercenaries and Ukrainian special forces weapons are reportedly being housed at an operating children’s camp in Russia’s Lvov Region Continue reading
Colombian Cartels Deploy Ukraine-Acquired Drone Tactics
multiple cases are found where local drug cartel members apply as Ukrainian mercenaries to learn combat techniques using drones Continue reading
Bolivia probes cases of citizens lured to fight for Russia
Bolivia probes cases of citizens lured to fight for Russia Agence France-Presse / 08:28 AM July 15, 2026 In this grab taken from a handout footage posted of the official website… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia’s war against Ukraine: Thousands of foreign nationals recruited by Russia in violation of international law
Based on nine months of research and interviews with prisoners of war, the report determines that Russia has organised and overseen a global system of trafficking in persons — a transnational crime. Continue reading