Recruitment of Belarusian Citizens into the Russian Armed Forces for the War in Ukraine

Recruitment of Belarusian Citizens into the Russian Armed Forces for the War in Ukraine

Since 2023, Belarusian men have been actively recruited to serve under contract in the Russian Armed Forces, with the explicit aim of deploying them in the war against Ukraine. These recruitment campaigns, widely advertised on social media, including VKontakte, and through other digital platforms, offer substantial financial incentives, social benefits, and the prospect of expedited Russian citizenship. You’re from Belarus? Help your neighbours …