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One in ten Russian prisoners of war in Ukraine is a foreigner
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As of September 2026, among Russian prisoners of war in Ukraine, there are citizens from 55 countries. The project "I Want to Live" reports that one in ten of them is not a citizen of Russia.
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- As of September 2026
- Citizens from 55 countries
- One in ten soldiers is a foreigner
- 29,000 foreigners signed contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defence
- Recruitment through fake job offers
Russian prisoners of war · Ukraine · project "I Want to Live" · Argentina · Panama · Paraguay · Peru · Honduras
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