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South Africans, including a group of young men, were allegedly tricked into fighting for Russia in Ukraine by Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, leading to outrage and concern over deception and the risks faced by these foreign fighters.
Thousands of Indian and Nepalese citizens have been deceived by Russian job recruiters, lured with promises of well-paying jobs and citizenship, only to be coerced into joining the Russian army and sent to fight on the front lines in Ukraine with minimal training. Some have been killed in action, while others are pleading for help to return home. The recruits were misled by false promises and coerced into signing contracts written in Russian, leaving them trapped in a dangerous situation with little recourse.
At least a dozen Indians have been deceived by agents into fighting for Russian forces in the Ukraine war, with one reported death and others appealing to the Indian government for help. The men, lured under false pretenses of "training" and promised higher salaries, were allegedly sent to the battlefield with little to no combat experience. Families allege that agents demanded large sums of money and promised Russian citizenship after a few months of army service. Indian authorities have acknowledged the issue and urged nationals to stay away from the conflict. The presence of Indians on the Russian side in combat roles has raised concerns, with reports of passports being seized and individuals being stranded.