Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia under the false promise of civilian work and then forced to fight in the Ukraine war.

Kyiv is reeling after a fresh wave of Russian missile and drone strikes knocked out heating for more than 1,300 apartment buildings as winter temperatures plunged. Explosions rocked the capital overnight,

The European Union has sought a more active diplomatic role from India in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas saying New Delhi was asked to “put pressure” on Moscow to pursue peace, as per reports.

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Furthermore, men from South Asian countries, including India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, have reported being duped by recruiters who promised legitimate jobs, only to find themselves conscripted for combat. Officials in Kenya, South Africa, and Iraq have confirmed similar instances of their citizens being misled into fighting.

The U.S.-led push to end Russia’s nearly 4-year-old war in Ukraine gained momentum late last year and is moving ahead in 2026, with leaders, diplomats and envoys traveling to a flurry of meetings to discuss a potential deal.

Russia seized a record amount of assets last year but is struggling to profit from their sale, with the failed auction of a major Moscow airport underscoring the challenges the state faces in topping up its coffers with the proceeds.

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