Ukraine Conflict

Yaroslav Amosov, a Ukrainian mixed martial arts champion, paused his professional career to defend his hometown of Irpin against Russian forces in 2022. The former Bellator MMA welterweight title holder recovered his championship belt during the liberation efforts. Now, four years later, he has joined the UFC, the world's leading MMA promotion.

February 18, 2026 由 AI 报道

Four South African men who were allegedly lured to fight in Ukraine have arrived back in the country from Russia. Former ambassador Dr Kingsley Makhubela urges police to debrief them to assess any security risks from their military training. The return follows diplomatic efforts between Presidents Ramaphosa and Putin.