Conflict● ElevatedJul 18 · Jul 18, 2026, 11:30 PM
Botswana says alarming rise in citizens lured to Russia war
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from arabnews.com · Saudi Arabia
Botswana reports an 'alarming rise' in its citizens being recruited to participate in the conflict in Russia. This highlights a concerning trend of foreign involvement in the ongoing war.
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