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Russia recruits hundreds of Yemeni mercenaries to fight in Ukraine, FT reports

Russia has recruited hundreds of mercenaries from Yemen to fight in its war against Ukraine, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Nov. 24. The recruits told the FT they had been promised lucrative jobs, "high salaries," and even Russian citizenship. However, after arriving in Russia with the help of a Houthi-linked company, they were “forcibly […]

Ukraine

November 24, 2024

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Media: Russian conscript killed after refusing to fight in Kursk Oblast

19-year-old Russian conscript Artem Antonov was shot and killed by his commander after reportedly refusing to sign a military contract to fight in Kursk Oblast, the Russian independent outlet IStories reported on Dec. 6. The incident occurred on October 21 at the "Ilyinsky" training ground of the 60th Motorized Rifle Brigade, where the commander fired […]

Ukraine

December 6, 2024

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Ukraine must decide between 'carrying on the fight or looking to negotiate ceasefire,' Blinken says

In a wide ranging interview with MSNBC on Dec. 19, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke about the prospects for a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, as well as support for the embattled country ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in January. "I want to make sure that we’re giving the incoming administration […]

Ukraine

December 19, 2024

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Ukraine Business Roundup — The fight over higher taxes continues

The following is the Oct. 8, 2024 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here. Public reactions, particularly from the business community, to increasing taxes continue to mount as the bill makes its way through the Verkhovna Rada, […]

Ukraine

October 9, 2024

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Ukrainian prisoners prepare to fight Russians for a chance at freedom

Several months ago, most of these infantrymen were serving their sentences behind bars. Now, they are part of the 1st Separate Assault Battalion, known as "Da Vinci." The Kyiv Independent spent a day with the unit, learning about what motivates former prisoners to become soldiers and what challenges their command faces in making them effective […]

Ukraine

October 11, 2024

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Sending North Korean troops to fight Russia's war would mean 'significant escalation,' Rutte says

The involvement of North Korean troops in Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine would be a "significant escalation," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Oct. 21 after talks with the South Korean president. Moscow is planning to involve Pyongyang in the full-scale war against Ukraine in the coming months, with around 10,000 North Korean soldiers […]

Ukraine

October 21, 2024

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China 'not aware' of North Korean troops in Russia preparing to fight in Ukraine

China on Oct. 24 said it was "not aware" of any North Korean troops inside Russia preparing to join Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Beijing's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the statement despite the U.S., Seoul and Kyiv all confirming their presence in recent days. When asked at a daily news briefing if China […]

Ukraine

October 24, 2024

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'Ukraine forced to fight against North Korea in Europe,' Zelensky says

During his evening address on Oct. 26, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that North Korean troops may appear fighting alongside Russian forces on the front line in the coming days. "(Russia is) increasingly engaging North Korea as an ally, and any day now their soldiers may appear on the battlefield fighting against Ukraine," Zelensky said. "Ukraine […]

Ukraine

October 26, 2024

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Slovak president denies all requests from citizens wanting to fight in Ukraine

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini recently rejected all four requests from Slovak citizens wishing to join Ukraine's armed forces, Slovak media source TASR reported on Nov. 3. Pellegrini emphasized that unauthorized foreign military service constitutes a crime subject to prosecution in Slovakia. This decision also reflects his alignment with Prime Minister Robert Fico’s stance against military […]

Ukraine

November 4, 2024

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