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How many countries will cut diplomatic ties with Russia over mercenary recruitment by mid-2025?
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Russia Recruits Hundreds of Yemeni Mercenaries via Trafficking Operation for Ukraine War
Nov 24, 2024, 08:24 AM
According to a report by the Financial Times, Russia has recruited hundreds of Yemeni mercenaries, including members of the Houthi rebel group, to join its military efforts in Ukraine through a shadowy trafficking operation. This recruitment underscores the growing ties between Moscow and the Houthis, with the mercenaries promised high salaries and potential Russian citizenship in exchange for their participation. The operation appears to be part of an arrangement where Russia provides security assistance to the Houthis, highlighting Russia's expanding influence in the region.
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