Russian Telegram channel publishes 700 names of foreign ‘mercenaries’ in Ukraine | Abroad

The pro-Russian Telegram account, which has nearly 400,000 followers, has published a list of the names of 700 foreign “mercenaries” currently fighting in Ukraine. The list contains first and last name, date of birth and the number of their identity card. They would be part of the International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine, also known as the Ukrainian Foreign Legion. It is unclear where exactly the list comes from.

The list would already be at least 30 French and 100 British. Seven Belgians are also mentioned. It seems that there are also 9 Dutch people on the list.

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Earlier in the day, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry had released the names and photos of ten Russian soldiers. They might be involved in the war crimes in Butsha. The 700 names of the “mercenaries” were posted to Telegram just hours later.

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