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Moscow uses 'Russian Houses' in Africa to lure recruits into war in Ukraine, investigation shows

Euronews · Jun 18, 2026, 1:11 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Ukrainian military intelligence has revealed that Russia's expanding network of "Russian Houses" functions as a recruitment pipeline for its war, luring young Africans with promises of education and jobs before some are sent to the front lines or into drone factories.

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Moscow uses 'Russian Houses' in Africa to lure recruits into war in Ukraine, investigation shows

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