The Ministry of International Relations in Botswana says it has received reports that two male Batswana youth, aged 19 and 20, allegedly fell victim to a deceptive recruitment process that resulted in them fighting on the frontlines of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. According to the reports, the young men were led to believe they would… Continue reading Botswana Youths ‘Deceived into Fighting in Russia-Ukraine Conflict’
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The Latest Red Flag: Corruption Scandal in Ukraine as Concealment of Details by EU Ambassadors Becomes a Space for the Preservation of Old Shadow Scheme
Ukraine is facing one of the largest anti-corruption scandals since the outbreak of the war. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has announced the disclosure of a criminal network linked to Ukrainian top officials. This network has withdrawn about $100 million from the country’s energy sector through kickbacks and shady corruption schemes. The Reuters… Continue reading The Latest Red Flag: Corruption Scandal in Ukraine as Concealment of Details by EU Ambassadors Becomes a Space for the Preservation of Old Shadow Scheme
Hawks Probe Case of 17 South Africans Reportedly Trapped in Ukraine–Russia Conflict
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation has confirmed an investigation into the circumstances surrounding 17 South African men reportedly taken to the Ukraine Russia conflict zone, following cases opened by two daughters of former President Jacob Zuma. The first enquiry was lodged at the Sandton Police Station by Nkosazana Zuma Mncube, and the second was… Continue reading Hawks Probe Case of 17 South Africans Reportedly Trapped in Ukraine–Russia Conflict
Ramaphosa, Putin Discuss Ukraine Peace Plan as Geopolitics Shift
President Cyril Ramaphosa has held a crucial telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid ongoing efforts to resolve the deadly Russia-Ukraine conflict and strengthen South Africa’s strategic posture in a rapidly shifting global order. The discussion took place on the afternoon of Thursday, 7 August 2025, and was initiated at the request of President… Continue reading Ramaphosa, Putin Discuss Ukraine Peace Plan as Geopolitics Shift
Russia Claims Full Control Of Bakhmut While Ukraine Says Situation “Critical”
MOSCOW/KIEV, May 21 (Xinhua) — Russia said on Saturday that its forces had taken full control of the hotly contested city of Bakhmut, also known as Artyomovsk, while the Ukrainian side said the situation there was critical. Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of Russia’s Wagner private military group, said in a video message posted on his Telegram… Continue reading Russia Claims Full Control Of Bakhmut While Ukraine Says Situation “Critical”