Russia Wants Teenagers From Canada, France, Australia, and Beyond at Its State Camps. Here’s Why

Russia Wants Teenagers From Canada, France, Australia, and Beyond at Its State Camps. Here’s Why

Even before the full-scale invasion, the Russian authorities had built an extensive network of military-patriotic programs, including Yunarmiya and Zarnitsa. Since 2022, their role has only grown: more organizations have emerged, children in the occupied territories have been involved in such initiatives, and they have been subjected to military training and taught how to handle weapons. Yunarmiya Cadets in the temporarily occupied part of the …