‘Cannon fodder’ Asians tricked to fight for Russia spur calls for intervention
- Ukraine’s intelligence agency revealed on August 27 that the Indonesians had been lured with promises of well-paid civilian jobs.
- Jakarta has confirmed it is aware of the case.
- The agency said Indonesia had become the “latest example” of countries whose nationals were being tricked into filling the ranks of Russia’s depleted forces.
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- Ukraine’s intelligence agency revealed on August 27 that the Indonesians had been lured with promises of well-paid civilian jobs.
- Jakarta has confirmed it is aware of the case.
- The agency said Indonesia had become the “latest example” of countries whose nationals were being tricked into filling the ranks of Russia’s depleted forces.
Sources: South China Morning Post