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🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Conditional sentence and community service imposed for participation in fighting in the Donbas

A court has imposed a suspended sentence and community service for an individual involved in the fighting in the Donbas region.

Mar 20 • 11:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

I wanted to help, but everything was different there. A Czech received a suspended sentence for fighting on the Donbas against Ukraine

A Czech man was sentenced conditionally for participating in fighting against Ukrainian forces in the Donbas region, expressing regret about a misjudged perception of the situation.

Mar 20 • 09:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tsahkna: Estonia has imposed a travel ban on more than 1300 Russian fighters

Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna announced the country's recent travel ban on over 1300 Russian fighters, emphasizing its significance in the context of European Union discussions.

Mar 19 • 14:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

"Larger than some armies." Kyiv warns of 27,000 foreign fighters on Russia's side

Kyiv has raised concerns about the increasing number of foreign fighters supporting Russia, now estimated at 27,000, with significant recruitment from post-Soviet states and Africa.

Mar 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russia Bans Extradition of Foreign Nationals Who Fought in Its Army

Russia has enacted a law that prohibits the extradition of foreign nationals who serve in its military, effectively protecting them from prosecution in other countries.

Mar 9 • 09:53 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Donald Trump says he does not want the Kurds to launch an attack against Iran

Donald Trump expressed his opposition to Kurdish forces intervening in Iran during a press conference aboard Air Force One, despite his earlier support for Kurdish fighters taking action against Iran.

Mar 8 • 10:31 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Trump Rejects the Possibility of Involving Kurdish Fighters in the War in Iran

US President Donald Trump dismissed the option of engaging Kurdish fighters in the conflict in Iran, emphasizing his desire to avoid further complicating the situation.

Mar 8 • 07:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Trump does not want Kurdish fighters involved in the Iran war

Trump expressed his opposition to Kurdish fighters getting involved in the conflict in Iran during a press briefing on Air Force One.

Mar 8 • 05:59 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Turkey: Efforts to incite a civil war in Iran are extremely dangerous

Turkey's Foreign Minister warns against the dangerous implications of inciting a civil war in Iran amidst U.S. support for Kurdish fighters.

Mar 7 • 19:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Foreign Office issues huge new update as first UK charter flight has left Oman

The UK Foreign Office has confirmed the departure of the first charter flight from Oman, urging citizens to heed travel advice amid rising tensions in the region involving Kurdish fighters and Iran.

Mar 5 • 23:49 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Guardian: Why does Trump want the Kurds to join the war against Iran?

The article discusses the United States' interest in enlisting Kurdish fighters in its ongoing conflict with Iran, particularly under the leadership of President Donald Trump.

Mar 5 • 22:36 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

France deploys fighters to protect military bases in UAE from Iranian attacks

France has deployed Rafale fighter jets to protect its military bases in the United Arab Emirates from potential Iranian attacks, according to Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.

Mar 3 • 09:43 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Ukraine issues mercenary plea to stem manpower crisis

Ukraine is seeking to recruit more foreign fighters to address its manpower shortage amid high desertion and draft evasion rates.

Mar 2 • 10:03 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

State Duma Passes Bill Protecting Foreign Fighters From Criminal Prosecution Back Home

The Russian State Duma has passed legislation to shield foreign fighters in the military from extradition for crimes in their home countries, likely aimed at boosting recruitment for the war in Ukraine.

Feb 26 • 14:05 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russia decides not to extradite foreign nationals who fought against Ukraine

Russia's State Duma has passed legislation to prevent the extradition of foreign nationals who participated in military actions against Ukraine.

Feb 26 • 13:53 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Ghana's Foreign Minister Urges Ukraine to Release Two Ghanaian Pows

Ghana's Foreign Minister calls on Ukraine to release two Ghanaians captured during the conflict with Russia.

Feb 26 • 04:42 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ghanaian FM asks Ukraine to release two prisoners of war from Ghana

Ghana's Foreign Minister urges Ukraine to release two Ghanaians captured while fighting for Russia.

Feb 25 • 13:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

13 Foreign Fighters in Revolutionary Catalonia

A new book sheds light on the contributions of thirteen foreign women who fought in Revolutionary Catalonia during the Spanish Civil War.

Feb 24 • 08:24 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: South Africans Lured to Fight for Russia in Ukraine Are On Their Way Home

Most South Africans who were fighting for Russia in Ukraine have exited the war zone and are on their way home.

Feb 24 • 07:04 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
World

Brittney from Canada fights at the front in Ukraine: 'Love the danger'

Brittney Shki-Giizis, a Canadian Army captain, has chosen to remain in Ukraine as a soldier after initially serving as a tank instructor, expressing her desire to confront fear and contribute meaningfully to the conflict.

Feb 23 • 22:14 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Exclusive: Whistleblower confirms details of death, torture in Brazilian-led foreign fighter unit in Ukraine

A whistleblower has confirmed the use of torture and abuse in a Brazilian-led foreign fighter unit in Ukraine, implicating the unit in the death of recruit Bruno Gabriel Leal da Silva.

Feb 23 • 18:40 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

About 600 foreigners sign contracts with Ukrainian defence forces monthly

Approximately 600 foreign soldiers contract with the Ukrainian Armed Forces each month, according to a military official.

Feb 23 • 12:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Investigation: Over a thousand Kenyans have ended up fighting on Russia's side in Ukraine

An investigation by Kenyan security authorities reveals that over a thousand Kenyans have traveled to Russia to fight in Ukraine, a significant increase from previous reports of about 200.

Feb 19 • 08:45 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

Have Paid a Thousand Kenyans to the Battlefield in Ukraine

The article discusses the recruitment of approximately one thousand Kenyans to fight in Ukraine.

Feb 19 • 07:57 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
Crime & Justice

Investigation: Brazilian recruit’s death in Ukraine points to abuse, torture in foreign fighter unit

A Kyiv Independent investigation reveals allegations of abuse and torture within a Brazilian-led foreign fighter unit in Ukraine, highlighted by the death of a recruit under brutal disciplinary practices.

Feb 18 • 16:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: Return of IS-linked families an 'enduring problem' for Australia, O'Neil says

A Labor frontbencher affirms the Australian government's position on the return of families linked to Islamic State fighters as it navigates pressures regarding their passport acquisition.

Feb 17 • 20:22 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

At least 20 combatants from Canada have been killed in action on the front lines of Ukraine

At least 20 Canadian combatants have lost their lives in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, highlighting the significant risks faced by foreign volunteers in the war.

Feb 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Putin's New Strategy: Here is Where the New Russian Mercenaries Come From

Since the onset of the war in Ukraine, Russia has increased its recruitment of foreign fighters from Southeast Asia, utilizing complex networks that involve social media and job placement agencies.

Feb 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

UK Defense Minister: Russia Is Becoming More Dependent on Foreign Fighters

UK Defense Minister John Healey highlighted Russia's increasing reliance on foreign fighters in the Ukraine war due to substantial troop losses.

Feb 16 • 04:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Bloomberg: Russia's losses increase reliance on foreign fighters

A report highlights that the Russian army's increasing reliance on foreign fighters is attributed to heavy losses in the Ukraine conflict that outpace their ability to recruit new ranks.

Feb 15 • 20:19 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

1453rd day of war: Ukraine attacked Moscow during the day with drones

Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Moscow, reportedly damaging a significant portion of Russia's air defense systems and highlighting the worsening reliance of the Russian military on foreign fighters.

Feb 15 • 05:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

NGOs sound the alarm as families flee camp holding suspected IS fighters

Humanitarian groups report that the majority of foreign families of suspected Islamic State fighters have left al-Hawl camp, raising security and humanitarian concerns.

Feb 13 • 17:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Most foreign family members of ISIS fighters disappeared from the Al-Hol camp in Syria

Most foreign family members of ISIS fighters have reportedly left the Al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria after Kurdish forces ceased their control over it.

Feb 12 • 15:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Source: Many relatives have left al-Hol

Many relatives of foreign fighters have reportedly left the al-Hol camp following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces that previously guarded the facility.

Feb 12 • 12:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Group of Brazilians died at the front of battle in eastern Ukraine, says agency

A group of Brazilian citizens was reported to be among the soldiers killed at a battlefront in eastern Ukraine, according to a report by Russian news agency RIA Novosti.

Feb 11 • 17:02 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

"It was a shock": "Le Monde" reports on what happened with the International Legion in Ukraine

The article discusses the unexpected transfer of foreign soldiers in Ukraine's International Legion and the subsequent poor conditions they faced.

Feb 10 • 10:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

'I learned everything I know about guerrilla in Ukraine': Brazilian went to war without military experience, and says those who tried to flee were tortured

A Brazilian man, Marcos Souto, has become embroiled in the Ukrainian conflict, drawn by false promises of high pay, revealing the harrowing experiences of foreign fighters.

Feb 10 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

"I came ready to give my life to defend Ukraine": the Colombian ex-soldiers fighting against Russia's invasion

Colombian ex-soldiers are increasingly present in Ukraine, driven by a personal commitment to help the Ukrainian people during the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Feb 9 • 19:07 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Ukraine Dissolves its 'International Legion' and Raises Concerns Among Foreign Fighters

Ukraine has dissolved its 'International Legion,' causing concern among foreign fighters who have been aiding in the defense against the Russian invasion since 2022.

Feb 9 • 18:23 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Armed Kurdish fighters try to breach Iran border as regional threat grows amid protests: reports

Armed Kurdish separatist groups have attempted to cross into Iran from Iraq, raising concerns about the spread of unrest and foreign militant involvement amid ongoing protests in Iran.

Jan 15 • 01:44 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Russia recruits South Africans for the war in Ukraine through video games

Russia is using the popular communication platform Discord to recruit South African citizens to participate in the war against Ukraine, revealing a new tactic to attract foreign fighters.

Jan 7 • 16:49 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

'Everyone's in shock' — Ground Forces reorganization leaves International Legion soldiers in limbo

Foreign fighters in Ukraine's International Legion express their concerns over a reorganization that has left them uncertain about their future.

Jan 7 • 14:57 UTC

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