# Zimbabweans recruited by Russia: figures show sharp rise

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/zimbabwe/zimbabweans-recruited-by-russia-new-figures-reveal-a-sharp-increase/

Zimbabwean recruitment into Russian military rose sharply. Figures show 530 signings in 2026 vs 65 in 2025. Recruitment also increased in Burundi, DRC, Sierra Leone, Sudan, and Cameroon.

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