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πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
World

Shooting of one's own, if they refuse to become 'cannon fodder'. Inside the Russian army

Former Russian soldiers testify about commanders executing their own troops for disobedience in a BBC documentary.

Feb 24 β€’ 22:00 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
National & Local

Kenya condemns the recruitment of Kenyans as 'cannon fodder' in the Russian invasion

Kenya's parliament reports that over 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited by Russia for the invasion of Ukraine, many through coercion into signing military contracts.

Feb 19 β€’ 12:34 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
World

Russia using Africans as 'cannon fodder' in Ukraine: INPACT/All Eyes on Wagner

An investigation reports that Russia is allegedly recruiting individuals from Africa to fight in Ukraine, with claims of high fatality rates among these recruits.

Feb 16 β€’ 14:43 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
World

Enticing Bonuses, Deceptive Recruitment Campaigns... How Russia Uses African Fighters 'as Cannon Fodder'

In response to a shortage of soldiers for the Ukraine conflict, Russia is reportedly recruiting thousands of African fighters through enticing bonuses and misleading promises.

Feb 15 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
World

Expert: North Korean Soldiers Have Transitioned from Cannon Fodder to Advanced Tasks

North Korean soldiers are increasingly taking on complex tasks in the Ukraine war, indicating a potential shift towards a more central role.

Feb 14 β€’ 14:39 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
World

North Koreans were initially confused cannon fodder. Now they have a new role in the war

North Korean soldiers are increasingly taking on complex tasks in the war in Ukraine, indicating a potential shift towards a more central role, according to experts.

Feb 14 β€’ 14:39 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
World

Anger and grief over Kenyans used as 'cannon fodder' by Russia in Ukraine war

The article discusses the outrage and sorrow in Kenya over reports of its citizens being sent to fight in Ukraine by Russian forces.

Feb 11 β€’ 15:30 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
National & Local

Kenya FM slams Russia's use of its citizens as 'cannon fodder', announces visit to Moscow

Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi condemned the deceptive recruitment of Kenyans by Russian networks, leading to their deaths in Ukraine, and announced plans to visit Moscow in March.

Feb 10 β€’ 15:57 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

War in Ukraine: Kenya considers it "unacceptable" that its nationals become "cannon fodder" for the Russian army

Kenya has condemned the recruitment of its nationals as 'cannon fodder' for the Russian army amid their deception by promises of lucrative civilian jobs.

Feb 10 β€’ 15:19 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
World

The 'cannon fodder' strategy: Putin's army is using a brutal tactic with mutilated soldiers

Russia is reportedly forcing injured prisoners to return to the front lines in Ukraine, despite severe disabilities and a lack of medical support.

Feb 7 β€’ 14:40 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Elisabeth Hjorth: I did not give birth to three children for them to become Ulf Kristersson's cannon fodder

Elisabeth Hjorth reflects on the implications of war on children and questions what is truly worth dying for, suggesting a potential uprising among mothers.

Feb 5 β€’ 17:04 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
World

Ukraine treating ethnic Hungarians like β€˜cannon fodder’ – Orban

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has condemned Ukraine's forced conscription of ethnic Hungarians, citing violent detentions and multiple deaths among recruits.

Feb 5 β€’ 04:46 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
World

Kyiv Ambassador: Russia Uses Africans as Cannon Fodder in Ukraine

The Kyiv ambassador in Cape Town stated that Russia is luring Africans to take part in the war in Ukraine, using them as expendable resources in the frontline to mitigate its own losses.

Jan 12 β€’ 11:10 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ elDiario.es
World

Venezuela turns Europe into cannon fodder for imperialists

The article critiques the moral hypocrisy of the right, accusing them of using Venezuela as a pawn in imperialist agendas, particularly in the context of the FIFA peace prize controversy.

Jan 3 β€’ 21:29 UTC

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