Russia tricks 'vulnerable' foreigners to fight in Ukraine war, Amnesty reports
- Foreign nationals are being tricked into fighting for the Russian army against Ukraine through fake job offers, an Amnesty International report said Thursday, citing interviews with prisoners of war.
- The average targeted recruit is under 40, living in a poorer country and lured by the "promise of a job", Amnesty's secretary-general said.
- Report reveals foreign nationals were misled with job offers, then forced into Russia's army upon arrival.
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- Report reveals foreign nationals were misled with job offers, then forced into Russia's army upon arrival.
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- Foreign nationals are being tricked into fighting for the Russian army against Ukraine through fake job offers, an Amnesty International report said Thursday, citing interviews with prisoners of war.
- The average targeted recruit is under 40, living in a poorer country and lured by the "promise of a job", Amnesty's secretary-general said.
Sources: Al Jazeera, France 24