South Africa Secures Return of Citizens Deceived into Russian Military Service
February 24 – March 5, 2026

Following presidential intervention, South Africa has successfully repatriated over a dozen citizens who were lured to Russia under false pretenses and forced to fight in the Ukraine conflict.
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'Our children were sold off': The South Africans sent to fight Russia's war
South Africa secures return of 11 men 'lured' into Russia-Ukraine war
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South Africa says most of a group of 17 men lured into fighting for Russia set to return home
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South Africa Wins Release of Men Tricked Into Fighting for Russia
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South Africans Fighting for Russia Repatriated, SABC Says
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