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Ukrainian author Viktoria Amelina reflects on the sudden transition of Ukrainian tourists into refugees and soldiers as the Russian invasion approached in February 2022.

Raed Hammad discusses his experiences as a foreign soldier in the Russian army and the recruitment tactics that attract men from the Middle East.

Recent reports reveal that two Russian soldiers arriving in occupied Ukraine were so intoxicated they couldn't explain how they got there or walk unassisted.

Russian soldiers captured by the Azov regiment shared their harsh experiences and perceptions of Russian military conditions during an interview.

A collaborative report reveals that over 204,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine since the invasion began in 2022, with a significant number being volunteers and previously incarcerated individuals.

The article reports that at least 204,000 Russian soldiers have been casualties in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Hundreds of Ukrainians gathered in the Chernihiv region to welcome soldiers released from Russian captivity during a recent prisoner exchange.

Ukraine reports a surge in Russian military casualties amid intensifying fighting and renewed assault attempts in the eastern and southern frontlines.

Russian authorities are increasingly recruiting people with alcohol dependencies into the military to send them to the front lines in Ukraine due to a shortage of soldiers.

Videos of violence from the Ukraine war, including executions and desecrations, have become a lucrative business on Russian Telegram channels.

On Tuesday, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported that 1,710 Russian soldiers were killed in the deadliest day for Russian forces in 2026, tied to a failed offensive in the Zaporizhia region.

Ukraine's Kholodnyi Yar Brigade has successfully defended against a Russian assault in Kostiantynivka, resulting in the deaths of 40 Russian soldiers in one day.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have reported the elimination of over 900 Russian soldiers in a day and a half along the front lines in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts.

Czech Prime Minister Babiš announced that Czechia has joined an initiative aimed at tightening restrictions on Russian military personnel entering the European Union.

The Ukrainian army reported killing or injuring 1,710 Russian soldiers, bringing total Russian military losses in Ukraine to over 1.28 million since February 2022.

Two Ukrainian soldiers have been rescued after a year of being surrounded by Russian forces in Donetsk Oblast.

Ukrainian military intelligence reported that Russian soldiers have been ordered to sever the heads of fallen comrades instead of evacuating their bodies from the battlefield.

The easing of sanctions on Russian oil may provide the Kremlin with $150 million daily, prompting concerns about funding for its military actions in Ukraine.

The Ukrainian army reported killing or injuring 930 Russian soldiers on Monday, bringing Russia's total troop losses since the beginning of the invasion to over 1.28 million.

Kenya's Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi announced that there will be no more recruitments into the Russian army during his official visit to Moscow.

Russian soldiers have received official orders to shut down all Telegram channels and switch to using the domestic social media platform Max, as reported by security expert Rainer Saks.

NATO discusses plans for the evacuation of injured Finnish soldiers to Norway and Sweden in case of a Russian attack.

Friedrich Merz and seven other European leaders are calling for an EU ban on entry for Russian soldiers involved in the war against Ukraine due to security risks.

The article discusses the proposal to require Russian soldiers to obtain visas.

Certain EU member states are advocating for more stringent visa regulations for Russian military personnel in response to security issues.

Two Russian soldiers are facing legal action for crimes committed during the occupation of the Bucha district, including death threats and rape.

Eight EU countries are calling for a prohibition on former Russian soldiers entering the Schengen area.

Leaders from eight EU nations are advocating for a Schengen entry ban for former Russian soldiers due to security concerns.

This article summarizes key events in the Middle East, including the ongoing conflict in Iran, a U.S. military aircraft crash in Iraq, the death of a French soldier, and new U.S. policies on Russian oil.

Lithuania is planning to impose an entry ban on Russian soldiers who participated in the conflict against Ukraine.

Ukrainian military intelligence has acquired documents from the Russian army detailing casualty figures in the ongoing conflict, as reported by security expert Rainer Saks.

Lithuania plans to implement a ban on entry for Russian soldiers who participated in the war against Ukraine, as part of a national initiative shared with Estonia.

The article discusses the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and cites an alleged Kremlin estimate suggesting significant Russian military casualties, totaling over 1.3 million soldiers.

Leaked Russian documents reveal that Russia has lost over 1.3 million soldiers in the Ukraine war, according to Ukrainian military intelligence.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky disclosed that Russian intelligence assessments estimate over 1.3 million Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded in the Ukraine conflict, suggesting these figures may be conservative.

A dozen soldiers from Mali and Russia have reportedly been killed by the jihadist group JNIM in an ambush near Nampala.

The article discusses the impact of robotic technology on the frontline of the ongoing conflict, highlighting the surrender of Russian soldiers to a ground drone with a machine gun.

Russian individuals with backgrounds in mercenary work and security roles are being placed among the crews of shadow fleets transporting Russian oil.

The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project reveals that over a dozen men linked to Russian security organizations have been found aboard tankers transporting Russian oil.

Recent investigations reveal that Russian personnel, including former mercenaries from Wagner Group, are serving on shadow ships in the Baltic Sea, aiming to ensure compliance with Kremlin interests amidst heightened NATO presence.

The Ukrainian army reports significant Russian military losses, with 950 soldiers killed or injured in a single day as of Monday morning.

Russian soldiers injured while attacking Ukraine will be allowed to compete in future Paralympic Games, according to the president of the International Paralympic Committee, Andrew Parsons.

A new video shows Russian soldiers surrendering to a remote-controlled robot amid Ukraine's use of military drones and advanced weapon systems in the conflict.

The president of the International Paralympic Committee states that Russian soldiers disabled in the Ukraine war will be eligible to compete in the Paralympics, as past actions are deemed irrelevant.

Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov reports that more than 100 Russian soldiers have surrendered to Ukrainian forces during winter, facilitated by the use of drones.

A trial has begun in Kenya against a man accused of recruiting individuals for the war in Ukraine, promising them jobs in Russia which led many to become soldiers in the Russian army.

New data from Ukraine reveals significant Russian military losses, with approximately 1,010 soldiers and a substantial number of military equipment reported destroyed in the past day.

The International Paralympic Committee President, Andrew Parsons, stated that injured Russian soldiers should be permitted to participate in future Paralympic Games, regardless of their past actions in combat.

Injured Russian soldiers from the war in Ukraine may soon be allowed to compete in the Paralympics, despite mixed reactions to this decision.

The article discusses the recent release of 300 Ukrainian soldiers and two civilians from Russian captivity, part of a larger prisoner exchange during ongoing peace talks.