Russia's Putin Forces African Migrants, Students to Fight Ukraine |
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The Kremlin has forced thousands of migrants and foreign students to fight alongside Russian troops in its war against Ukraine, according to assessments from European officials. Sources tell Bloomberg that Moscow officials have been threatening not to extend the visas of African students and young workers unless they agree to join the military. Bloomberg's Alberto Nardelli discusses on "The Pulse with Francine Lacqua."
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