UK sanctions Russian networks recruiting migrants to fight in Ukraine

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2026-05-05

London (PA Media/dpa) - The United Kingdom has announced a raft of new sanctions aimed at Russian networks trafficking people from Africa and the Middle East to fight in Ukraine. The 35 new sanctions imposed on Tuesday target networks accused of tricking people from countries such as Nigeria, Syria and Yemen, promising them a better life before sending them to the front line. Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty said the practice of "exploitin......

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