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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

The Kremlin hires private companies to attract foreign soldiers

Russia is escalating its search for new soldiers for the war by hiring private recruitment companies to attract foreign mercenaries through social media and AI-generated propaganda.

Feb 28 โ€ข 09:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

War in Ukraine. Suddenly turned off the tap: Russia has a list of countries from which recruiting mercenaries is prohibited

Russia has created a list of 36 countries from which it is now prohibited to recruit mercenaries for its war in Ukraine, which includes several nations generally considered friendly to Russia.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

โ€œNo Visas for Russian Soldiers, Italy Most Exposedโ€: Alarm from the Estonian Foreign Minister

The Estonian Foreign Minister has raised concerns about Russian soldiers entering Europe, suggesting Italy is particularly vulnerable to possible infiltrations and hybrid attacks from mercenaries.

Feb 22 โ€ข 10:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Over 20,000 foreign mercenaries have fought for Kiev โ€“ Russian diplomat

Russian diplomat claims that over 20,000 foreign mercenaries have participated in the conflict for Ukraine, a number he asserts could be higher.

Feb 14 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Saudi Arabia condemns RSF attacks in Sudan and rejects 'foreign interventions' with weapons and mercenaries

Saudi Arabia has condemned the recent attacks by the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan and called for an immediate stop to violations, while rejecting foreign interventions in the conflict.

Feb 7 โ€ข 14:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The Economist: Why Are Colombians Fighting as Mercenaries in Foreign Wars?

The involvement of former Colombian soldiers in foreign wars is now a significant phenomenon, reflecting a convergence of internal crises in Colombia with a growing global mercenary market.

Feb 6 โ€ข 17:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Yemeni Human Rights: We are investigating complaints of violations committed by citizens and foreigners

The Yemeni Ministry of Legal Affairs and Human Rights is investigating serious violations reported by citizens and foreign mercenaries linked to the UAE, including cases of assassinations, kidnapping, enforced disappearances, and torture.

Feb 2 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Khamenei says Iran 'will not back down' in face of 'saboteurs'

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed that the nation would not tolerate dissent, accusing protesters of being foreign mercenaries amidst widespread protests.

Jan 9 โ€ข 09:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

Khamenei on protests: There are some rioters trying to please Trump, we will not tolerate mercenaries of foreign forces

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticized those protesting in the streets, accusing them of trying to appease U.S. President Donald Trump and vowed to take action against foreign agents threatening the Islamic Republic.

Jan 9 โ€ข 09:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Iran: Khamenei's Address - 'Trump Should Address Problems in the US'

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed his nation, criticizing President Trump and suggesting that foreign mercenaries are among the agitators causing unrest in the country.

Jan 9 โ€ข 08:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Iran is burning for the 11th day: 36 dead, 2,000 arrests, Tehran sees foreign agents and mercenaries behind the protests, watch the video

Iran has been experiencing unrest for 11 days, resulting in 36 deaths and 2,000 arrests, with authorities alleging foreign interference behind the protests.

Jan 7 โ€ข 17:43 UTC

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