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Nearly 46,000 foreigners signed contracts with Russian military since 2022

Original: Since early 2022, 45,959 foreigners from 151 countries have signed contracts with the Russian Armed Forces. Recruitment

Russian authorities say 45,959 foreigners from 151 countries have signed contracts with the Russian Armed Forces since early 2022. Recruitment has accelerated, with more than 16,100 recruits identified in the first nine months of 2026 alone. The figures, reported by the Kyiv Independent, highlight Moscow's ongoing efforts to fill its ranks with foreign fighters as the war in Ukraine continues.

Why now: The large scale of foreign recruitment into Russia's war effort and its acceleration in 2026 is striking new information about the conflict.

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• Since early 2022, 45,959 foreigners from 151 countries have signed contracts with the Russian Armed Forces. Recruitment has increased in 2026, with over 16,100 individuals identified in the first nine months alone. https:// kyivindependent.com/almost-46-… · hanse_mina · 1

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