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politics12 days ago•102 min saved

Putin Targets RFK Jr.'s Son Conor Kennedy with International Arrest Warrant

Russian authorities have issued an international arrest warrant, in absentia, for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s son Conor Kennedy on the accusation that he acted as a mercenary for Ukraine, a claim tied to his previous volunteering with Ukraine's International Legion in Kharkiv. The charge, which could carry seven to ten years if he were to appear in Russian courts, reflects Moscow's broader narrative about foreign volunteers in the war, though the case is largely symbolic while Conor remains outside Russia.

via The Daily Beast|

#conor-kennedy #mercenaries #politics

gaming1 month ago•10 min saved

Path of Exile 3.29 Curse of the Allflame Expands Mercenaries, Luminary, and Sea-floor Loot

Path of Exile’s 3.29 Curse of the Allflame launches July 24, adding Mercenaries with a new Luminary Ascendancy, sea-floor exploration via Lost Charts and Voyages, and broad endgame reworks to Legion, Abyss, and Talismans. Mercenaries are no longer permanent unless hired by the Luminary, can be bottled for later fights, and do not count as extra players. Item sockets shift to white by default, Chromatic Orbs guarantee a color and can grant +10% gem quality when colors match. Self-cast buffs receive many spell buffs. The patch also introduces new league starters, updated guides, and the Build Progression Tool to help players navigate the changes.

via Maxroll|

#curse-of-the-allflame #gaming #luminary

world4 months ago•14 min saved

Kidal pullback: Mali forces and Russian mercenaries retreat after rebel attacks

Malian troops and Russian mercenaries withdrew from the northern city of Kidal after rebel attacks, with fighters from the Front of Azawad Liberation reported in the area, signaling a renewed security challenge in northern Mali.

via AP News|

#azawad-liberation-front #kidal #mali

gaming4 months ago•13 min saved

Datamine Teases Mercenaries Return in Resident Evil Requiem Ahead of May Update

A fan datamine reportedly uncovers new Resident Evil Requiem music, fueling speculation that a Mercenaries mode and a May minigame/update are in the works. Capcom teased a future update, and the discovered tracks—especially a ticking motif—have fans guessing about a Mercenaries return; official details are not confirmed. Resident Evil Requiem is on Nintendo Switch 2 with planned expansion DLC.

via Nintendo Everything|

#datamine #gaming #mercenaries

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Ramaphosa lauds Putin for helping bring home South Africans ensnared in Ukraine conflict

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa thanked Vladimir Putin after the SA government helped secure the return of 17 South Africans who allegedly joined mercenary forces in the Russia-Ukraine war; four have returned, 11 more are on their way home and two remain to be processed or are in transit; Ramaphosa spoke to Putin on February 10 and said the gesture would facilitate their repatriation, with SA’s embassy in Moscow continuing to monitor the one person still in hospital as recruitment investigations proceed; it is illegal in South Africa to fight as a mercenary without government authorization.

via BBC|

#mercenaries #putin #ramaphosa

gaming6 months ago•11 min saved

Village Gold Edition Switch 2 Review: Strong Atmosphere with Handheld Hiccups

Resident Evil Village Gold Edition on Switch 2 bundles all DLC, adds first/third-person options, and delivers varied environments and tense moments, but handheld performance stutters dampen the experience, making it a solid yet imperfect port.

via Nintendo Life|

#gaming #mercenaries #resident-evil-village

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Russia leans on foreign fighters as battlefield losses outpace recruitment

Bloomberg reports Moscow is increasingly relying on foreign fighters—including mercenaries and thousands of North Korean troops—to replenish its ranks after rising battlefield losses in Ukraine. Western officials say casualty ratios have worsened, and total Russian combat losses since February 2022 are cited as about 1.25 million.

via Ukrinform|

#casualties #foreign-fighters #mercenaries

africa6 months ago•332 min saved

Promises of Pay, Frontline Peril: Africans Say Russia Duped Them into Ukraine War

CNN’s investigation documents how African job seekers were lured with promises of civilian work, high salaries, and citizenship by Russian recruiters for Ukraine, only to be coerced into frontline military service, given minimal training, and faced with passport confiscation and unpaid pay; several have died or been injured, while others seek to return home as governments acknowledge the problem and contracts reveal long-term obligations and restricted post-service freedoms.

via cnn.com|

#africa #kenya #mercenaries

sports6 months ago•4 min saved

Michigan's culture-driven reload stays on top amid portal churn

Michigan coach Dusty May says the Wolverines' transfer-driven roster refresh is about culture and fit, not simply paying players, pairing top portal talent with returning contributors and embracing player movement as part of modern college basketball.

via Maize n Brew|

#basketball #dustymay #mercenaries

world8 months ago•7 min saved

UK-Linked Firms Recruit Colombian Mercenaries in Sudan

A Guardian investigation reveals UK-linked companies, notably Zeuz Global registered in London, have facilitated the recruitment of Colombian mercenaries to fight with Sudan's paramilitary RSF, accused of war crimes and genocide, raising concerns over UK company oversight and international conflict involvement.

via The Guardian|

#colombian-soldiers #mercenaries #sudan

world10 months ago•2 min saved

Captured Cuban Nationals Seen Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Videos suggest that around 20,000 Cuban nationals have been recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine as mercenaries, with many living in poverty and lured by promises of higher pay, although the Cuban government denies involvement.

via CBS News|

#conflict #cuba #mercenaries

history11 months ago•9 min saved

US Mercenaries Honored in China Amid War Anniversary Celebrations

During WWII, American pilots and support personnel known as the Flying Tigers fought for China against Japan, becoming heroes and symbols of US-China cooperation, with their legacy still revered in China today, exemplified by their invitation to a WWII military parade in Beijing.

via AOL.com|

#china #flying-tigers #history

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Sudan Claims Army Downed Emirati Plane, Killing 40 Mercenaries

Sudanese forces destroyed an Emirati aircraft at Nyala airport in Darfur, killing 40 mercenaries, amid ongoing conflict involving the Sudanese army and RSF, with allegations of UAE support for mercenaries and military equipment, and reports of Colombian fighters fighting for the RSF.

via France 24|

#colombian-fighters #darfur-conflict #mercenaries

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Zelensky Claims Mercenaries from Asia and Africa Support Russia in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelensky reported that Russian forces in northeastern Ukraine include foreign mercenaries from countries such as China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and several African nations, prompting Ukraine to prepare a response. The presence of foreign fighters is part of Russia's broader recruitment efforts, with reports indicating thousands of foreign nationals participating in the conflict on both sides. Zelensky emphasized the importance of drone technology and troop recruitment in ongoing battles near the Russian border.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#foreign-fighters #mercenaries #russia

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Zelensky Reports Foreign Mercenaries from Multiple Countries Fighting for Russia

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy claimed that foreign mercenaries from countries including China, Pakistan, and Africa are fighting for Russia in northeastern Ukraine and vowed to respond to their involvement.

via Reuters|

#china #mercenaries #pakistan