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Coverage dated November 9, 2026 to November 10, 2026

South Africa detains nine foreigners suspected of trying to join Russia’s war against Ukraine

Headline from Euromaidan Press

Interpol and local law enforcement agencies took part in the investigation.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    South African police arrest 9 foreign nationals suspected of traveling to Russia to fight in Ukraine (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    South African police have arrested nine foreign nationals suspected of trying to travel to Russia to fight in the war between Russia and Ukraine

  2. Al Jazeera

    South Africa detains foreigners suspected of heading to join Russian forces (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Africans and others continue to be recruited to fight for Russia in its war on Ukraine.

  3. Breitbart News

    South Africa Arrests Nine Foreigners for Trying to Join Russia-Ukraine War (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    South African police said on Monday they have arrested nine foreign nationals, aged 20 to 26, for attempting to fly to Russia and join the war in Ukraine.

  4. Euromaidan Press

    South Africa detains nine foreigners suspected of trying to join Russia’s war against Ukraine (opens Euromaidan Press)

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    Euromaidan Press's feed description

    Interpol and local law enforcement agencies took part in the investigation.