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Russia claims nearly 2,000 foreign fighters killed in Ukraine: Konashenkov

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Russia claims close to 2,000 foreign "mercenaries" have been killed in Ukraine since the start of Moscow's military intervention, according to Russia's defence ministry spokesperson Igor Konashenkov.

Added on the 17/06/2022 13:52:28 - Copyright : AFP EN

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