Russia Using Migrants and Foreign Students in Offensive in Kharkiv Region
During the offensive in the Kharkiv region, Russia is using thousands of migrants and foreign students as additional forces. According to Bloomberg, citing European officials, the aggressor country threatens not to extend visas to young students and workers if they do not support the Russian Federation and do not join the fighting alongside the occupiers.
Africans Forced to Choose Between Deportation or Military Service
Some Africans are being detained and forced to choose between deportation or military service. The so-called «armies» consisting of inexperienced individuals in this matter are suffering heavy losses. They are often involved in offensive actions, covering more prepared units.
Recruitment from 21 Countries for the War in Ukraine
According to Ukrainian intelligence, Russia is recruiting people for the war in Ukraine from at least 21 countries around the world, including several African countries. They are promised lucrative bonuses and benefits when signing the contract.
It is worth reminding that earlier «Telegraph» wrote about Russian invaders deploying units of «conscripts» to the Kharkiv region, sending them to their death.