mercenaries

The recruitment of mercenaries from the Balkans through the Telegram app is not just a story of individuals seeking income or adventure in someone else's war. This phenomenon reveals how digital platforms are blurring the lines between real…

Macedonian media outlets that reported on the “capture of British officers” admitted that the news was unconfirmed or used expressions like “allegedly,” shifting responsibility for the news to Russian media outlets. Some Russian media…

A Facebook post spreads Russian propaganda claiming foreigners fighting for Ukraine are mercenaries, however, they do not meet the definition of mercenaries under international law. They are regular Ukraine troops by agreement. Just like…