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flag Russia recruited over 1,500 foreign fighters with promises of citizenship and money, UK reports.

flag The UK's Ministry of Defence reported that over 1,500 foreign nationals from South and East Asia, former Soviet republics, and Africa were recruited by Russia to fight between April 2023 and May 2024, primarily motivated by financial incentives and the promise of Russian citizenship. flag While Russia mainly recruits domestically, the UK predicts this foreign recruitment will continue to replace battlefield losses. flag Additionally, Russia is targeting remaining Ukrainian forces in Kursk, though Ukraine claims they are still fighting.

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