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Russia arrests German man, calls him a Ukraine 'mercenary'

Outlet: DW English · Published 21/10/2026 14:17 UTC

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Russian FSB agents have arrested a German national and accused him of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine's military. They claim he deserted over unpaid wages and say he was a sniper who once served in the Bundeswehr.

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  1. Headline · detected on 22/10/2026 08:08 UTC

    Russia arrests German man, calls him a Ukraine 'mercenary'. 'mercenary'

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  2. Headline · detected on 22/10/2026 07:38 UTC

    Russia arrests German man, calls him a Ukraine 'mercenary' 'mercenary'.

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https://www.dw.com/en/russia-arrests-german-man-calls-him-a-ukraine-mercenary/a-79723871?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Published
21/10/2026 14:17 UTC
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21/10/2026 14:38 UTC
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186bc6f85f3f41f7 · 552 words
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