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Peruanos dicen que les prometieron trabajos en Rusia, pero terminaron en el frente en Ucrania
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk CNN Newsource , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on this situation can be found through KVIA ABC-7's source, which provides more context on the events unfolding.
A concerning situation has been reported involving Peruvian individuals who were allegedly promised jobs in Russia. However, it appears that these individuals ended up on the front lines in Ukraine instead. Details are limited, but it is known that one Peruvian mother, Norma, last saw her son in late January at an airport in Lima, Peru.
At the time, her son claimed to have found work as a cook for the Russian Army. Further information on this situation can be found through KVIA ABC-7's source, which provides more context on the events unfolding.
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Category: local Published: June 28, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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