Kenyans tricked into fighting for Russia in Ukraine
France24 • 2/10/2026 – 2/20/2026
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2026-02-102026-02-20
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
6h
Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score47/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier94% (0.5^4/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-10
- 2026-02-11
- 2026-02-19
- 2026-02-20Kenyans tricked into fighting for Russia in Ukraine (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 8 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
Same Story from 11 sources
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AllAfrica • Today
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Deutsche Welle • Today
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Reuters • 1 day ago
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NPR • 1 day ago
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