5/ A recruitment specialist admits that many of them are poor. "But almost everyone cites patriotic feelings when asked about their motivation. Some mention debt. Of course, everyone is confident they'll survive, but they can't stop thinking about death altogether."
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Kursk Incursion Boosts Enlistment in Moscow Recruitment Office
3/ Ukraine's incursion in the Kursk region in August 2024 galvanised enlistment, according to staff at one Moscow recruitment office. They say that lines began forming at the office after the incursion, with 500 people a day queuing to sign up.
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Russian elderly men join Ukraine war for family financial gain, bonuses attract them
1/ Large numbers of elderly Russian men are being attracted by fat recruitment bonuses to join the war in Ukraine for the financial benefit of their families. "I've lived my life, we'll get an apartment for my son now, so what if I get killed?", asks one.
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Ukrainian mayor abducted by Russian forces dies in prison
The mayor of Dniproudne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Yevhenii Matvieiev, who was abducted by Russian military personnel, died in a Russian prison from multiple injuries, the Ukrainian media outlet http://
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Hegseth: NATO allies must invest in Ukraine’s security – no free riders
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth:
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 15 octobre 2025
Allies often say that Ukraine's security is synonymous with European security. Now it is time for all NATO countries to turn words into action in the form of PURL investments. All countries around this table – no free riders. Many more… pic.twitter.com/ECjZtXIJoZUS Secretary of War Pete Hegseth: Allies often say that Ukraine's security is synonymous with European security. Now it is time for all NATO countries to turn words into action in the form of PURL investments. All countries around this table – no free riders. Many more
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Kidnapped Zaporizhzhia Oblast mayor dies from injuries, Prosecutor General says
Kidnapped mayor from Zaporizhzhia Oblast dies from multiple injuries, Prosecutor General says.
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Germany ally pledges over $2.3B in military aid to Ukraine
Germany pledges over $2.3 billion in new military aid for Ukraine, including Patriot and IRIS-T air defense systems. The package will also include precision-guided weapons and ammunition.
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Italian firm Sir Industriale suspected of supplying Russia with missile and drone hull resins
The Italian company Sir Industriale S.p.A. is suspected of supplying the Russian Federation with epoxy resins used in the production of lightweight but durable hulls for ballistic missiles and drones, in particular in the Iskander-M design.
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Budanov: Moscow would have lost without allies like North Korea
Intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said Moscow would have already lost if not for help from allies like North Korea, adding that Ukraine could liberate all occupied land with stronger Western support. russia never planned such a long war, Budanov said. pic.twitter.com/8SxcemIDIE
— EMPR.media (@EuromaidanPR) 15 octobre 2025Intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov stated that Moscow would have already lost without assistance from allies like North Korea, adding that Ukraine could liberate all occupied territories with stronger Western support. He noted that Russia never planned for such a prolonged war.
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Frontline of Kupiansk: Russian losses crossing the Oskil
On the Kupiansk front, Russian troops continue attempting to cross the Oskil River, though most end up underwater Yurii Fedorenko, commander of the 429th UAV Regiment Achilles, said that 7 out of 10 invaders attempting the river crossing are eliminated