A group of South African nationals who were allegedly lured into fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine arrived at Durban airport on Wednesday.

The Kremlin said its "main goal" in Russia's war with Ukraine is the "safety" of people in the eastern Donbas region, on the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion.

Ukraine forces struck a Russian command post in a targeted operation, intensifying the ongoing conflict as Kyiv vows to push back against Moscow’s military presence.

She said the country had changed a lot. "You can see so many boards with soldiers who have died and flags on cemeteries and places that have been destroyed by Russia," she said. "You can see how peopl...