Ukraine Alleges Russia Plans to Recruit 20,000 Foreign Fighters

Ukrainian authorities claim that Russia intends to recruit approximately 20,000 foreign nationals into its military in 2026. This assertion suggests a potential expansion of Russia's foreign fighter recruitment efforts.

28 Apr, 15:07 — 28 Apr, 15:07

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ukrainska-pravda118d ago

Russia plans to recruit nearly 20,000 foreigners into its troops in 2026

Russia plans to recruit about 20,000 foreigners into its armed forces in 2026, Ukraine's Khochu Zhyty ("I Want to Live") project run by Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has reported

By Alona Mazurenko

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First report: ukrainska-pravda · 28 Apr, 15:07|Full coverage: 3 · 3h|Window: 3h

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ukrainska-pravda28 Apr, 15:07First to report

Russia plans to recruit nearly 20,000 foreigners into its troops in 2026

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index-hr28 Apr, 16:15

Ukrajina: Rusija planira unovačiti 20.000 stranaca u svoju vojsku 2026.

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vijesti-me28 Apr, 18:24Latest update

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Ukraine Alleges Russia Plans to Recruit 20,000 Foreign Fighters

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Russia plans to recruit nearly 20,000 foreigners into its troops in 2026

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Russia plans to recruit nearly 20,000 foreigners into its troops in 2026

Ukrajina: Rusija planira unovačiti 20.000 stranaca u svoju vojsku 2026.

Ukrajinske vlasti: Rusija planira da regrutuje oko 20.000 stranaca...

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