# African POWs Choose Russia Over Home | Europe News

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-07-13T02:44:23+00:00
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Prisoners of war from Africa, captured fighting for Russia, are defying Ukraine’s narrative by insisting they knowingly signed contracts and now want to return to Russia—not their home countries—sparking a fierce geopolitical tug-of-war across the continent as both sides battle for influence and hearts and minds. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cd53876a02c996d0

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