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Russia expanding recruitment of African mercenaries amid heavy losses in Ukraine war

UARussia, Ukraine
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Russia is expanding the range of African countries from which it recruits men to address a shortage of personnel in its armed forces amid the war against Ukraine, where it is suffering heavy losses.

Russia expanding recruitment of African mercenaries amid heavy losses in Ukraine war
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27 Oct 2026, 02:27 UTC
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