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Russian mercenaries have become a focal point in global conflicts, serving on Moscow's side in various battlegrounds, including Ukraine. The presence of foreign fighters in the Russian army has been confirmed from diverse nationalities such as Kenyan, Chinese, and Belarusian, highlighting a broader recruitment strategy. Videos and reports showcase the active involvement of these mercenaries, with some being captured or eliminated by Ukrainian forces. The implications of such international participation are significant, influencing diplomatic relations and prompting responses from nations worldwide. Local and international media continue to expose the multifaceted nature of these mercenary operations.

How are foreigners being recruited by Russia for the Ukraine conflict?

Foreigners are often recruited under false pretenses or through propaganda efforts. Some travel to Russia as tourists or are lured under misleading promises. Videos published on platforms, sometimes under scrutiny, also promote such recruitment. The diversity of these mercenaries ranges from African, Chinese, to other nationalities, indicating a global outreach in recruitment strategies.

What role do mercenaries play in the Russian military strategy?

Mercenaries are used in front-line combat roles and special operations, supporting Russian military objectives with diverse expertise. Their involvement provides manpower flexibility and deniability in international conflicts, as seen in Ukraine. This strategy also helps Russia to leverage global contacts and influence by engaging foreign nationals in military operations.

What has been the international response to Russian mercenary activities?

The international response varies, with some countries, like Ukraine, actively capturing and repatriating mercenaries. Others have condemned the recruitment of their citizens as mercenaries. Diplomatic channels are often opened to address underlying recruitment issues with home countries, as observed with China and Kenya, emphasizing the need for international collaboration to manage such developments.

Are mercenaries from Russia only found in Ukraine?

No, Russian mercenaries are involved globally in various conflict zones, including Africa and the Middle East. Reports have surfaced of their presence in military actions across different regions, suggesting a widespread operational network under Russian direction, which often involves proxy battles and strategic military influences in foreign territories.

Why do individuals from other nations join Russian forces as mercenaries?

Individuals join for various reasons, including financial motivations, ideological alignment, or coercion. Some are promised better livelihoods or misled about the nature of the conflict. Others may seek military adventure or fall victim to state propaganda that glorifies their participation in foreign wars, despite the personal risks involved.

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African mercenaries Driver mechanic of Russian IFV eyes new crew members – two African mercenaries. VIDEO A video has surfaced online showing the crew of a Russian Army infantry fighting vehicle (IFV). 10 892 29 Previously in trend: African mercenaries of Russian army

A Kenyan citizen fighting for Russia was captured by soldiers of the 57th SMB 57th SMB captured Kenyan citizen fighting for Russia: he had travelled to Russia as tourist. VIDEO Soldiers of the 57th Separate Motorised Infantry Brigade named after Kostia Hordiienko captured a Kenyan citizen in the Vovchansk sector who was fighting on the side of the Russian occupiers. 4 137 28 Previously in trend: foreign mercenaries in russian army

elimination of foreign mercenaries Defense Forces eliminate about 500 foreign mercenaries from 28 countries fighting on Russia’s side. VIDEO Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s Defense Forces have eliminated around 500 foreign mercenaries fighting on the side of the aggressor state. 4 622 6 Previously in trend: Situation at front

African mercenaries of the Russian army Chinese, Kenyans, Iranians, Egyptians, Ghanaians: unit of Russia’s 102nd Regiment lines up ahead of Toretsk assault – "Orthodox? F#ck, life’s beaten crap out of you!. VIDEO A video has surfaced online showing a formation of Russian troops from the 102nd Regiment preparing for an assault on Toretsk. 19 729 88 Previously in trend: foreign mercenaries in russian army

elimination of African mercenary of Putin’s army Drone catches up with African mercenary of Russian army in field. VIDEO A Ukrainian drone operator eliminated an African mercenary of the Russian army in the Kupyansk sector. 7 610 21 Previously in trend: African mercenaries of Russian army

Belarusian mercenaries of Russian army Ukrainian soldiers capture three Belarusian mercenaries of the Russian army. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers captured three Belarusians who fought for the Russians. 12 116 31 Previously in trend: Unification of Russia and Belarus

wounded negro from Russian army in Kursk region African mercenary of Russian army, tied up and abandoned by his accomplices during retreat, freezing in snowy field in Kursk region. VIDEO A video showing the last moments of the life of a wounded African mercenary of the Russian army in the Kursk region has been published online. 22 500 67 Previously in trend: War Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions African mercenaries of Russian army

mercenary Black mercenary in Russian army was tied up and left exposed as bait for Ukrainian UAVs. VIDEO Russian troops have once again demonstrated their disregard for their own mercenaries. On the frontline, a wounded Black mercenary in the Russian army was tied up and left exposed, used as bait for Ukrainian drones. 14 692 32 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Russian mercenary lying in cemetery Eliminated black occupier lies between graves in cemetery. VIDEO A video was published online showing the body of a black Russian mercenary killed in the Pokrovsk area. 12 351 36 Previously in trend: War

бойовий піп рпц проводить ритуал над найманцем із африки ROC priest blesses African mercenary to kill Ukrainians. VIDEO A video of a Russian Orthodox Church priest performing a religious ceremony on an African mercenary of the Russian army was published online. 9 072 51 Previously in trend: War

рф,дрон,армія,найманець,палиця,африканець African mercenary of Russian army fights against kamikaze drone with stick. VIDEO An African mercenary of the Russian army, who was caught by a Ukrainian kamikaze drone in an open space, fought with a stick in his hand.  25 369 81 Previously in trend: War

рф,армія,японець Japanese man has joined Russian army. VIDEO A video recording of a Japanese mercenary among the Russian occupiers was published online. 17 536 50 Previously in trend: War

війна Foreign mercenary of RF army tries to explain how he was wounded in Donetsk region: "Three drones, forrest". VIDEO Russia is recruiting mercenaries from African countries to fight in Ukraine. For example, a mercenary from Guinea said that he was wounded in Donetsk region and spent a day in the forest after being wounded by a Ukrainian drone. 14 556 57 Previously in trend: War

рф,найманці Occupiers at training ground are trying to teach foreign mercenaries how to fight in trench: "Nepalese, Vietnamese, Negroes. F#ck, I’m tired of being interpreter". VIDEO A video was posted online showing foreign mercenaries training under the guidance of Russian instructors. 21 597 45 Previously in trend: War

рф,гур,найманці Russia recruits mercenaries in Syria for war against Ukraine - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO&PHOTOS Russia is recruiting mercenaries in Syria for the war against Ukraine. Travel agencies are involved in the recruitment scheme. Syrians are issued Russian passports under an expedited procedure within 5 days. 4 366 17 Previously in trend: War

рф,армія,полонений,непалець Captured Nepali occupier about Russian army: "It’s not army at all - Nepalese uniform is better, they didn’t give us any military equipment". VIDEO A captured Nepalese who fought in the Russian army described the level of support for the Russian occupation units and told about the deaths of 22-25 of his countrymen in one battle. 14 468 36 Previously in trend: War

Russia-occupation forces fire at Kondrashivska-Nova railway station in Luhansk region. VIDEO&PHOTOS Russia-occupation forces fire at Kondrashivska-Nova railway station in Luhansk region. VIDEO&PHOTOS Russia-occupation forces fired at Kondrashivska-Nova railway station in Luhansk region on Thursday morning. The station, a locomotive depot and a kindergarten came under fire, head of the board of Ukrzaliznytsia Oleksandr Kamyshyn said. 30 805 95 Previously in trend: War

SBU liquidates "LPR"’s subversive network plotting terror attacks in Ukraine. VIDEO SBU liquidates "LPR"’s subversive network plotting terror attacks in Ukraine. VIDEO The Security Service of Ukraine has exposed an agent network run by the so-called "LPR," operating on the territories controlled by the Ukrainian government. 6 894 16 Incidents

SBU brings SBU brings 'ex-DPR minister' to government-controlled area Counterintelligence officers of Ukraine's SBU Security Service have conducted a special operation to bring a former "coal industry minister" of the terrorist organization "DPR" to the area controlled by the Ukrainian government 29 629 98 Ukrainian Politics

Donbas terrorist placed by Ukraine court under house arrest shot dead in Mariupol. ВИДЕО+ФОТОрепортаж Donbas terrorist placed by Ukraine court under house arrest shot dead in Mariupol. ВИДЕО+ФОТОрепортаж Member of the "Donetsk People's Republic" ("DPR") terrorist organization Roman Dzhumaev, who was under house arrest, has been shot dead in the Ukrainian-controlled city of Mariupol, Donetsk region. 85 011 590 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Seven Russian terrorists’ accomplices detained at Donbas checkpoints just in one day, - JFO center Seven Russian terrorists’ accomplices detained at Donbas checkpoints just in one day, - JFO center On Nov. 20, Ukraine’s law enforces detained at checkpoints along the demarcation line in the Donbas seven persons engaged in activities of the illegal armed formations. 5 951 49 Incidents

Aftermath of Troitske artillery attack by Russia Aftermath of Troitske artillery attack by Russia's hybrid forces. PHOTOS Russian occupation troops fired some 15 152-mm shells on civilian homes in Troitske village. 11 530 25 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian terrorists’ accomplice Polynkov says at least 300 Wagner mercenaries killed in Syria. VIDEO Russian terrorists’ accomplice Polynkov says at least 300 Wagner mercenaries killed in Syria. VIDEO Mikhail Polynkov, call sign Khrustalik, who has ties with members of private military company Wagner said that at least 300 Russian mercenaries were eliminated in the U.S. strike on in Syria on the night of Feb. 8, 2018. 44 293 236 Previously in trend: War in Syria Wagner PMC debacle in Syria

Shyrokyne defenders dwell on injured Russian saboteur’s capture, show operational footage. VIDEO Shyrokyne defenders dwell on injured Russian saboteur’s capture, show operational footage. VIDEO The Ukrainian servicemen told details of repelling the attack of the enemy subversive group in the vicinity of Shyrokyne on Jan. 19. They also showed the footage of the injured Russian saboteur’s capture. 50 189 93 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian doctors spent seven hours saving life of captured Russian saboteur. VIDEO Ukrainian doctors spent seven hours saving life of captured Russian saboteur. VIDEO Ukrainian military doctors had the captured Russian mercenary in surgery for seven hours. The member of the subversive group was severely injured in the vicinity of Shyrokyne village, the Donetsk region, on Jan. 19. 71 778 379 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский No fatalities over past day, two Ukrainian soldiers injured, one traumatized in 12 attacks, - ATO HQ The Russian-occupation forces continued breaching truce by committing attacks on positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces using weapons banned by the Minsk agreements. 8 031 15 Incidents

боевиков позиции Russian mercenaries in Donbas blame Ukrainians of numerous casualties on their positions. VIDEO Russian mercenaries in the Donbas made and published a video where they complain about technical capabilities of Ukrainian military and efficiency of Ukrainian weapons. 183 643 201 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

рф из наемники чвк Private military companies in Russia carrying out criminal orders of Kremlin, - InformNapalm. PHOTOS+VIDEO International volunteer community InformNapalm has investigated creation and activities of private military companies in Russia, which often fulfill criminal orders of the high Russian military command. 44 518 22 World