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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‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Ukraine: Over 50 Ghanaians Killed in Russia's War

At least 55 Ghanaians have been reported dead in Ukraine after being tricked into fighting for Russia, as revealed by Ghana's Foreign Minister.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Ghana says at least 55 of its people killed after Russia โ€˜luredโ€™ them to fight Ukraine

Ghana's foreign minister revealed that at least 55 Ghanaians have died after being recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Ghana: 55 citizens killed in Ukraine

Ghana's Foreign Minister reports that 55 Ghanaians have been killed in the ongoing war in Ukraine, where they were recruited to fight for Russia.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ 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 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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 โ€ข 13:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Ukraine: Kyiv claims that more than 1,700 Africans are fighting for Russia

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba stated that over 1,700 Africans are currently fighting for Russia in Ukraine, claiming they are misled into participation by deceptive recruitment strategies.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The Foreign Ministry reminds local leaders: traveling to Russia and Belarus is dangerous

The Latvian Foreign Ministry warns local leaders about the risks of traveling to Russia and Belarus due to limited assistance capabilities and high recruitment risks.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Nigeria warned citizens that they may be fraudulently recruited into Russian armed forces

The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning to its citizens about the fraudulent recruitment into the Russian military to fight in Ukraine.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Government plans to boost Canadian Forces with foreign recruits

The Canadian government is launching a program to recruit skilled foreign military personnel to bolster the Canadian Armed Forces.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 07:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Nigeria warns citizens about recruitment into foreign conflicts

Nigeria has warned its citizens to be cautious of attempts to recruit them for armed conflicts abroad, following revelations of Russian recruitment schemes.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:48 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Nigeria issues warning over illegal recruitment of its citizens for Russiaโ€™s war in Ukraine

Nigeria has issued a warning to its citizens against illegal recruitment for foreign conflicts, particularly following reports of its nationals being duped into fighting for Russia in Ukraine.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
World

Nigeria warns citizens against recruitment for foreign conflicts, but does not highlight Russia's involvement

Nigeria has warned its citizens about recruitment for foreign conflicts while acknowledging that the Russian army has enlisted Nigerians to fight in Ukraine.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Nigeria Warns Citizens After Russian Army Recruitment Scams

Nigeria has issued a warning to its citizens regarding illegal recruitment by the Russian army for armed conflicts abroad, following reports of Nigerians being deceived into fighting in Ukraine.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:53 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
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigerian Government Warns Against Recruitment of Citizens for Russia-Ukraine War, Others

The Nigerian government has issued a warning to its citizens about the dangers of being recruited for foreign conflicts following the deaths of two Nigerians fighting for Russia in Ukraine.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:28 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigeria Opposes Illegal Recruitment of Citizens - Russia War

The Nigerian government has warned against the illegal recruitment of its citizens into foreign armed conflicts, particularly linked to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG warns Nigerians against illegal recruitment into foreign armed conflicts

The Nigerian Federal Government has issued a warning to citizens regarding illegal recruitment into foreign armed conflicts, highlighting concerns over deceptive practices aimed at luring individuals into combat zones.

Feb 15 โ€ข 08:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Beijing vows action after CIA spy video targets Chinese military

China promises to take decisive measures against foreign espionage after the CIA released a recruitment video aimed at Chinese military personnel.

Feb 13 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

China reacts to CIA recruitment video: promises to take action

China's Foreign Ministry condemned a CIA recruitment video aimed at Chinese military officers, pledging to safeguard national security against perceived hostile forces.

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Kenyan Foreign Minister Visits Moscow to Discuss the Recruitment of His Citizens in the War in Ukraine

Kenya's Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi is traveling to Moscow to address the issue of Kenyans being recruited to fight in Ukraine under false pretenses.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:49 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Kenya FM to visit Russia over forced conscripts in Ukraine

Kenya's foreign minister plans to visit Moscow in response to the recruitment of Kenyans for military service in Ukraine under false pretenses for lucrative jobs.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:47 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Kenyans forcibly enlisted in the Russian army: the Kenyan Foreign Minister will visit Moscow

Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi will visit Moscow in March to discuss the issue of Kenyans being forcibly recruited into the Russian army to fight in Ukraine.

Feb 11 โ€ข 04:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Kenya decries Russian recruitment of citizens for Ukraine war

Kenya condemned the recruitment of its citizens by Russian operatives for deployment in the Ukraine war, labeling it as unacceptable.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

New Gastarbeiters Will Rise. Havlรญฤek is Looking for Workforce

The article discusses the search for new foreign laborers by Czech officials as the country faces labor shortages.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Kenyaโ€™s FM to Visit Russia to Protest Recruitment of Citizens for Ukraine War

Kenya's Foreign Minister plans to visit Moscow to protest against the recruitment of Kenyans for the conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 15:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Kenya condemns recruiters who lure its people to fight in Ukraine on Russia's side

Kenya's government has condemned the recruitment of its citizens to fight on the side of Russia in Ukraine, with plans for the foreign minister to visit Moscow to address the issue.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Malaysia plans direct hiring of foreign workers

The Malaysian government is launching a digital platform for direct hiring of foreign workers to eliminate reliance on recruitment agents.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

There are 600 people in the town. Still, they are in second place in the league

A small village team in Nordenskov is surprisingly performing well in the volleyball league, sitting in second place due to strategic recruitment of foreign players.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Canadian province opens virtual recruitment session for foreigners

Newfoundland and Labrador is hosting a virtual recruitment event on February 11 to connect skilled foreign workers with employers.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 16:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Spain hires 25% more temporary immigrants who then return to their countries

Spain has increased its recruitment of temporary foreign workers by 25% in 2025, enabling the hiring of 25,767 seasonal workers who return to their home countries after their contracts end.

Dec 29 โ€ข 14:33 UTC

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