According to an investigation by the European magazine Politico, based on a report by the data journalism and anti-disinformation network Code for Africa, researchers identified 89 websites, seven social media accounts, and 39 messaging accounts or channels that were mobilized to recruit men for the war in Ukraine. These efforts suggest that Moscow is refining its methods to bring foreigners to Russia before sending them to the front lines. The study highlights how Russia is using digital platforms to reach potential recruits in various regions, often using targeted ads and persuasive messaging. Among the advertisements identified by Politico, one launched an "international casting call" for a purported film requiring African actors, illustrated by an image generated by artificial intelligence (AI), showing black men in uniforms under the note "filming in 2025." Another campaign, published by an entity linked to the Russian recruitment network IRC Russian Bear, displayed a black soldier with Russian flags on his camouflage uniform and promised a $15,000 (a bit more than 13,000 euros) bonus upon signing, then $3,000 (2,600 euros) per month. "The possibility to change your life," it claimed, suggesting financial incentives as a lure for potential recruits. At the United Nations, Russian Minister Sergei Lavrov delivered a "passionate speech" criticizing the West, continuing Russia's diplomatic efforts to counter international pressure over its actions in Ukraine. Meanwhile, after former U.S. President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian peace plan, Tehran responded with a firm statement: "We will not yield," signaling its continued resistance to external pressures. In a separate development, the "battle against the 'barbarians' of Mount Blanc" refers to efforts to protect the environment and preserve the natural beauty of the mountain range, often cited as a symbol of European wilderness. Meanwhile, the "Affair Thélyson Orélien" involves a novel that was too beautiful to be ignored, drawing attention for its literary merit and emotional depth.