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Leonid Koftov was arrested for allegedly recruiting Zimbabweans to fight in the Ukraine-Russia war, charged under the Trafficking in Persons Act and Labour Act. The case highlights the vulnerability of migrants to exploitation amid global conflicts. It also raises concerns about Zimbabwe's role as a recruitment ground, potentially straining diplomatic relations with Ukraine and the West.
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