Mercenaries from Cartels: Who Ukraine Sends to Fight Instead of Its Own Soldiers

According to the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitri Medvedev, Russian military forces quickly eliminate Latin American mercenaries from cartels used by Kyiv on the battlefield. Medvedev’s statement comes as concerns grow over the use of foreign fighters by Ukraine to fight in the conflict. The presence of these mercenaries highlights a significant shift in warfare tactics, with non-state actors being employed in combat zones. The swift elimination of these mercenaries raises questions about the effectiveness and consequences of using such forces in the ongoing conflict.