Russia reportedly turns to foreign nationals for military recruitment amid domestic shortages

Homeless Russians fooled into fighting war in Ukraine and losing benefits

An organized crime group is recruiting homeless Russians to enlist in the military, then stealing their benefits.

Russia’s Recruitment Ads for Foreign Fighters Surge 7× Since Summer, Says Study

Russia has sharply expanded a recruitment campaign targeting foreign nationals for contract service in its army, with the volume of online adverts rising more than sevenfold since the summer, according to The Moscow Times on November 25. The Moscow Times, citing research by the Ukrainian organization OpenMinds, reported that analysis of posts on the Russian social network VKontakte showed that by mid-2025, every third advertisement for military …

Facing a lack of Russian recruits, Moscow turns to deception, blackmail and bribery to sign up foreigners for its war in Ukraine

The prisoners of war come from all corners of the world: Kenya, Nepal, Tajikistan. They say they were deceived by Russia into joining a war they did not want to fight.

Why Are Bangladeshis Joining Russia’s War in Ukraine?

Many are duped by Bangladeshi and Russian recruitment agencies into joining the Russian army. Others are drawn by social media videos.

How Russia Uses Foreign Nationals to Fill Its Ranks in the War Against Ukraine

How Russia Uses Foreign Nationals to Fill Its Ranks in the War Against Ukraine

Russian army so desperate they recruit ‘alcoholics’ to fight - London Business News

The Russian army is so desperate for cannon fodder, not only are they recruiting disabled conscripts they are now throwing dishevelled “alcoholics” to fight in Ukraine. The Russian armed forces… The post Watch: Russian army so desperate they recruit ‘alcoholics’ to fight appeared first on London Business News