Conflict● Elevated39m ago · Nov 10, 2026, 1:47 AM
Nine foreigners suspected of trying to join Russia's war against Ukraine arrested in South Africa
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Ukrinform [en] · Sub-Saharan Africa
Nine foreigners have been arrested in South Africa after they were caught allegedly trying to leave the country to fight in the war between Russia and the Ukraine.
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