Russia denies recruiting Iraqis to fight in war with Ukraine

Russia denies recruiting Iraqis to fight in war with Ukraine

The Russian Consulate General in Erbil has denied allegations that Russia's diplomatic missions in Iraq—or elsewhere in the world—were involved in recruiting foreign nationals to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. This denial was issued during an exclusive interview with The New Arab, following controversy over remarks by Russia's ambassador in Baghdad, Elbrus Kutrashev. These remarks prompted scrutiny and accusations that the Russian Em…