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flag Foreign nationals fighting for Russia in Ukraine are held in a secret prison, enduring harsh conditions and uncertain futures amid stalled exchanges.

flag Foreign nationals captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine are held in a secret Ukrainian prison, where they endure strict routines, work for minimal pay, and await uncertain futures amid stalled prisoner exchanges. flag Among them are men from Togo, Nigeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Italy, and other nations, many recruited through promises of high salaries, citizenship, or jobs, though some claim they were misled, pressured, or forced. flag Inmates wear blue uniforms, communicate in Russian, and chant thanks in Ukrainian. flag While some, like a Togolese man and an Italian chef, say they understood the risks or sought better lives, others express regret or blame external forces. flag Ukrainian authorities protect their identities under the Geneva Conventions, and no release timeline exists as the war continues.

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