https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-paying-us-recruits-26-000-to-become-cannon-fodder-in-ukraine-warContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-paying-us-recruits-26-000-to-become-cannon-fodder-in-ukraine-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-paying-us-recruits-26-000-to-become-cannon-fodder-in-ukraine-war#u93318Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:45:11 +0000Russia is targeting vulnerable American citizens and military veterans with online advertisements on platforms like TikTok and Telegram, offering a signing bonus and a monthly salary to fight in Ukraine. At least 18 American men have been duped into joining the conflict, where several have already been killed on the front lines. Ukrainian officials report that the recruitment trade has expanded into an industry, featuring recruiters who are paid per head. Survivors of these schemes describe facing salary deductions, extortion, and broken promises regarding family support.Why it mattersMoscow h