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Russia tricks 'vulnerable' foreigners to fight in Ukraine war, Amnesty reports

Russia tricks 'vulnerable' foreigners to fight in Ukraine war, Amnesty reportsWorldPing

Foreign nationals are being tricked into fighting for the Russian army against Ukraine through fake job offers, an Amnesty International report said Thursday, citing interviews with prisoners of war.

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