Ivan Khomenko
News Writer
Ivan is a news writer for UNITED24 Media. He covers key developments in the war, providing readers with sharp, informed analysis from the front lines and beyond.
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![Putin’s Foreign Legion: Recruits From 128 Nations Fight Against Ukraine]( "Putin’s Foreign Legion: Recruits From 128 Nations Fight Against Ukraine")
![Fire Burning at the Afipsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Region After a Drone Strike, November 29, 2025. (Source: Exilenova+)]( "Fire Burning at the Afipsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Region After a Drone Strike, November 29, 2025. (Source: Exilenova+)")
![A deceased civilian lies in the dirt following a Russian airstrike on Kyiv. (Source: Kyiv Emergency Services)]( "A deceased civilian lies in the dirt following a Russian airstrike on Kyiv. (Source: Kyiv Emergency Services)")
![Russian Landing Ship 'Orsk' (Project 1171) docked in Sevastopol, 2003. (Source: Russian media)]( "Russian Landing Ship 'Orsk' (Project 1171) docked in Sevastopol, 2003. (Source: Russian media)")
![A Ukrainian Air Force Mirage 2000 takes off with afterburner, carrying a fuel tank in Ukrainian colors. (Source: Ukrainian Air Force)]( "A Ukrainian Air Force Mirage 2000 takes off with afterburner, carrying a fuel tank in Ukrainian colors. (Source: Ukrainian Air Force)")
![Alleged members of the Wagner Group pose for a photo in a desert landscape, equipped with a mix of Russian and Middle Eastern-style military uniforms. (Source: Russian media)]( "Alleged members of the Wagner Group pose for a photo in a desert landscape, equipped with a mix of Russian and Middle Eastern-style military uniforms. (Source: Russian media)")
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A BBC investigation reveals testimonies from Malian refugees alleging torture, executions, and abuse by Russian mercenaries. The report traces the legacy of Wagner Group operations and their transition to Russia’s Africa Corps.
