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South Africans trapped on frontlines of Russia-Ukraine war plead for help

By Kate Bartlett
Published November 28, 2025 at 12:53 PM PST

South Africa scrambles to rescue 17 men lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine, exposing a web of exploitation, politics and international mercenary recruiting involving a former president's daughter.

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