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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Ukraine-Russia War - Today's News

Ukrainian forces have targeted a metallurgical plant in the Russian-occupied Luhansk region and reports emerge of a political activist allegedly assaulted at a military recruitment center in Kyiv.

Mar 20 โ€ข 23:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Russia is actively recruiting women from Central Asia for the war against Ukraine, including those in prison

Russia is reportedly recruiting thousands of individuals, including women and inmates from Central Asia, to fight in its war against Ukraine.

Mar 19 โ€ข 22:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

'It's time to act': Israel's intelligence service creates Telegram groups to recruit Iranians amid the war

Israel's intelligence agency, the Mossad, has established Telegram channels to recruit Iranian individuals amid ongoing conflict, emphasizing the importance of collecting on-the-ground information.

Mar 19 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The Mossad recruits in war-torn Iran: 'Contact us'

The Mossad is intensifying its recruitment efforts among the Iranian population via social media during the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

War Day 1484: Russia Intensifies Forced Recruitment of Ukrainians in Occupied Territories

Russia has intensified the forced recruitment of Ukrainians in occupied territories, compelling them to take Russian passports and register for military service.

Mar 18 โ€ข 03:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

How are African governments confronting their citizens' recruitment to participate in the war in Ukraine?

Kenya has agreed to halt the recruitment of its citizens to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, as revealed by Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi during a press conference in Moscow.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Kenya: Russia Stops Recruitment of Kenyans to Fight in Ukraine

Russia has agreed to stop the recruitment of Kenyans into its army for the war in Ukraine following discussions between Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

War in Ukraine: Kenyans Should No Longer Fight for Russia

Kenya's Foreign Minister has announced an agreement with Russia to stop the recruitment of Kenyan nationals for military service in Ukraine.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Kenyans will no longer be sent to fight in the Russian war against Ukraine, announced the Kenyan minister

The Kenyan minister announced that Kenyans will no longer be recruited to participate in the Russian military conflict in Ukraine.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:36 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Kenya says Russia will stop recruiting its citizens to fight in Ukraine

Kenya has announced that Russia will cease the recruitment of Kenyan nationals into its military, following concerns over Kenyans being drawn into the war in Ukraine.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Nairobi: Russia will stop recruiting Kenyan citizens for the war in Ukraine

Kenya has reached an agreement with Russia to halt the recruitment of Kenyan citizens into its military for the Ukraine war following reports of forced enlistment.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
World

African countries seek ways to stop citizen recruitment for Russia's war in Ukraine

African countries, including Kenya, are concerned about the recruitment of their citizens to fight in Russia's war in Ukraine and are seeking non-confrontational approaches to address the issue.

Mar 16 โ€ข 03:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

When Hitler Started Recruitment in the German Army, He Violated the Versailles Treaty

On March 16, 1935, Hitler declared the expansion of the German army, violating the terms of the Versailles Treaty that restricted Germany's military capabilities after World War I.

Mar 16 โ€ข 03:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Iran Konkur Exam: If Failed, Recruitment into the Army Will Follow

The Konkur entrance exam in Iran serves not just as a college admission test but is also a means for many students to avoid military service amidst the war environment.

Mar 12 โ€ข 07:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Russia's War with Ukraine. Day 1476

Russian attacks on Dnipro injure 10, including a child, while reports emerge of recruitment tactics involving migrant workers in occupied Crimea.

Mar 10 โ€ข 03:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
Crime & Justice

Death Sentence at Workplace: Russian Agents Recruit People in Economically Weak Countries

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.

Mar 7 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russia Fast-Tracks Ukraine War Veterans Into Paralympic Sport โ€“ Investigation

Russia is rapidly integrating Ukraine war veterans into Paralympic sports, investing heavily in their recruitment and training despite ongoing controversies surrounding the Paralympic Committee's participation in international competitions.

Mar 4 โ€ข 16:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The Game of War Continues

Russia's hybrid warfare strategy in Ukraine leverages video games to recruit young people from other countries.

Mar 1 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
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‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Boys Are Not Shells

The Estonian Defense Forces are temporarily accepting fewer recruits this year to allow officers to share their experiences from the war in Ukraine, leaving many eager young volunteers in limbo.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:00 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‡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‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
World

Over 1700 Africans are fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Ukrainian officials accuse Russia of deceiving Africans into fighting in the war against Ukraine, with over 1,700 participants reportedly lacking military training.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:33 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Kenyan Arraigned Over Recruitment of Youths to Fight in Russia-Ukraine War

A Kenyan man has been charged in court for allegedly trafficking youths to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:02 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‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Carnage as schools in London at war - with chilling points system for stab injuries

Disturbing social media posts in London are promoting 'school wars' among students, encouraging violence and awarding points for injuries sustained during fights.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Will Russia be able to continue the war in 2026? Experts analyzed the situation

The article examines projections regarding Russia's ability to continue its war in Ukraine by 2026, focusing on military spending, recruitment challenges, and NATO's response.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

"Growing Concern" โ€“ A Surprising Problem in Russia

Russia is facing a recruitment challenge for the war in Ukraine, increasingly relying on individuals with alcohol and drug problems.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
World

Four years of war in Ukraine leaves Russia a 'spent force', analyst says

An analyst indicates that after four years of war in Ukraine, Russia is now a 'spent force' due to losses that outpace recruitment efforts.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Jari received a sentence for a thumb and ended up in the Russian ranks at the front: "The last week was spent drinking piss"

The article examines the story of Jari, a Finnish man who was recruited by Russia for combat in the Ukraine war while serving time in a Russian prison.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Russia's 'new secret agents' wage a war of sabotage in Europe

The article discusses Russia's recruitment of ordinary Europeans to act as clandestine agents in its ongoing shadow war against Europe, ahead of the four-year anniversary of the Ukraine war.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Current Camera at 17:00

ERR's evening news highlights various current events, including sports and international news, such as Kelly Sildaru's performance and Russia's recruitment of Kenyan soldiers for the war in Ukraine.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:42 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia: Russia Denies Recruiting Kenyan Citizens for War in Ukraine

The Russian embassy in Kenya has denied allegations of recruiting Kenyan citizens to fight in Ukraine, calling them a misleading propaganda campaign.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: A Thousand Kenyans 'Recruited' for Russia's War - New Report

Kenya's intelligence service reveals that 1,000 Kenyans were lured into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, with allegations of collusion by Russian officials.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Kenyans ask for help to bring relatives home from the war in Ukraine

Families of Kenyan recruits fighting for Russia in Ukraine are pleading with their government to assist in bringing them home.

Feb 20 โ€ข 02:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Russia has recruited over a thousand Kenyans to fight in Ukraine

According to Kenyan parliamentary data, Russia has recruited over a thousand Kenyan citizens to participate in the war against Ukraine, leveraging schemes involving tourist visas and promises of high salaries.

Feb 20 โ€ข 01:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russia recruited 1,000 Kenyans to take part in war against Ukraine

Kenyan intelligence reports indicate that Russia has recruited 1,000 Kenyans to join the conflict in Ukraine, with some already on the front lines.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:27 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Russia Claims Stalled Labour, Security Talks With Kenya Amid Recruitment Row

Russia has accused Kenya of delaying labour and security cooperation discussions tied to the recruitment of Kenyans for the military amidst ongoing tensions related to the Russia-Ukraine war.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

War in Ukraine: Hundreds of Kenyans Reportedly Recruited for the War in Ukraine

Reports indicate that approximately 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited for the conflict in Ukraine, with 89 currently deployed.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine war, report says

A report reveals that more than 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia in the Ukraine conflict, significantly higher than previous estimates.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Report: Russia has recruited at least 1,000 Kenyans for the war in Ukraine by deceit

A joint investigation by Kenyan authorities reveals that over 1,000 Kenyans have been deceived into joining the Russian army for the war in Ukraine, a significantly higher number than previously reported.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

War in Ukraine: 'Over 1000' Kenyans Recruited by Russia, Reports a Kenyan MP

A Kenyan MP reports that over 1000 Kenyans have been recruited by Russia to fight in the Ukraine war, a number significantly higher than previously cited by local authorities.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:55 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
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‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

The new shadow war of Moscow: this is how the Wagner network recruits young Europeans to sabotage NATO

The article discusses how the Russian Wagner Group is recruiting young Europeans through social media to undermine NATO by exploiting their vulnerabilities.

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:02 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‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Ukrainians are ready to fight โ€“ against getting sent to war

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky expresses his defiance against criticism from Western media regarding the ongoing war and recruitment efforts in Ukraine.

Feb 15 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

The side effect of the war in Ukraine: Young Czechs are being attracted to the army in record numbers

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has significantly increased interest among young Czechs in joining the military.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:00 UTC

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