 Russia seeks African mercenaries to bolster its forces in Ukraine. In a bid to bolster its dwindling forces in Ukraine, Russia appears to be turning to unconventional means according to Defense Express. Reports indicate recruitment efforts underway in the Kursk region, aiming to fill the ranks of a newly formed African corps with 50 to 100 soldiers and officers. This development suggests a potential shift in strategy, replacing Wagner Group mercenaries with African recruits for deployment to the war zone National Resistance Centre of Ukraine reports. Burkina Faso emerges as the target zone for this unconventional recruitment drive, raising concerns about the potential for further destabilization in the region. The primary objective, it seems, is to establish training grounds for local fighters and facilitate the influx of fresh mercenary waves to sustain the war in Ukraine. However, overlooking the human cost of such tactics would be irresponsible. Over 350,000 liquidated Russian soldiers stand as a stark reminder of the consequences of this war. The pursuit of easy gains through mercenary recruitment ultimately proves illusory, as the price for perpetuating violence continues to rise.