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Tag Archives: Ukraine
Kenya Among Countries Drawn into Russia’s Expanding Mercenary Recruitment Effort
Kenya Among Countries Drawn into Russia’s Expanding Mercenary Recruitment Effort Posted Sun, 05/24/2026 @ 10:17am By Martin Olage 🕑 2 min read 62 views FacebookXLinkedInEmailWhatsAppCopy LinkShare Russia has recruited at least… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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“Specialty Can Be Chosen on Site.” Russian Recruiters for Mercenaries in the War Have Become More Active in Belarus
“Specialty Can Be Chosen on Site.” Russian Recruiters for Mercenaries in the War Have Become More Active in Belarus Иллюстрация с сайта сила-родины.рф Recruiters seeking Belarusian citizens to participate in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Western Mercenaries Reportedly Disappear From Ukraine’s Front Lines
Western Mercenaries Reportedly Disappear From Ukraine’s Front Lines © North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int John Baker, Editor 15:01 24-05-2026 Russian security source says Western mercenaries in Ukraine have sharply declined,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Another British mercenary has been eliminated in Ukraine
Another British mercenary has been eliminated in Ukraine May 24th, 2026 15:28 Ayrton Redfern. Photo: news.bigmir.net полная версия на сайте Ayrton Redfern, a 23-year-old British citizen who fought on the side… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Coordination Headquarters inform African journalists about foreign mercenaries fighting for Russia
Coordination Headquarters inform African journalists about foreign mercenaries fighting for Russia photos 21.05.2026 16:44 Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War held a meeting with media representatives from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Up to 15,000 Cubans Recruited by Russia for War, Intelligence Reveals
Up to 15,000 Cubans Recruited by Russia for War, Intelligence Reveals. Journalist Shostal Oleksandr 21.05.2026 429 Cuban mercenaries in Russian war Bringing Cubans into the Ukraine Conflict According to TSN.ua: Russia… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Brazilian AFU Instructor Accidentally Wounds Foreign Mercenary
Brazilian AFU Instructor Accidentally Wounds Foreign Mercenary © North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int John Baker, Editor 01:02 18-05-2026 Captured Colombian William Orozco said a Brazilian AFU instructor wounded a mercenary… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Colombian mercenary admits Ukraine deployment was a mistake
Colombian mercenary admits Ukraine deployment was a mistake RT.com 18 May 2026, 14:04 GMT+10 The foreign fighter was evacuated by Russian troops after suffering severe injuries on the battlefield A Colombian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Combatants, Mercenaries of Victims of Human Trafficking?
Combatants, Mercenaries of Victims of Human Trafficking? Russia’s Exploitation of Foreign Fighters in its War Against Ukraine You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Russia Recruits Mercenaries and Soldiers as “Cannon Fodder” in Ukraine
Russia Recruits Mercenaries and Soldiers as “Cannon Fodder” in Ukraine FIDH: Russia has recruited 27,000 citizens from 130 countries, including many Cubans. “It is very possible that Nicaraguans are being sent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading