The spectacle of global politics often thrives on half-truths and conveniently crafted narratives, but sometimes these distortions take on a life of their own, threatening not just diplomatic relations but also the accuracy of history itself. In recent weeks, allegations from Kyiv that Pakistanis are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine have gained media traction, despite being bereft of credible evidence. This charge is more than just a misinterpretation—it is a dangerous deflection from the actual source of the problem: a regional mercenary network, deeply embedded in Afghanistan’s complex security environment and fuelled by the arms glut left after the U.S. withdrawal in 2021. By shifting the lens away from this harsh reality, such claims not only mislead the international community but also allow a genuine security challenge to grow unchecked. The militants now spilling across borders to participate in Ukraine’s war are not patriotic volunteers, nor are they political sympathizers; they are professional killers for hire, born of a chaotic security vacuum and enabled by transnational trafficking pipelines.

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