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Russia recruiting Indonesians for Ukraine war: Ukraine intel
Ukraine's military intelligence has accused Russia of running a recruitment scheme in Indonesia, similar to those previously seen in Nepal, Cuba, Kenya and India, to enlist foreign fighters for its war in…
Ukraine's military intelligence has accused Russia of running a recruitment scheme in Indonesia, similar to those previously seen in Nepal, Cuba, Kenya and India, to enlist foreign fighters for its war in Ukraine.
The intelligence agency said Russian operatives are using promises of high salaries and citizenship to lure Indonesian men into joining the conflict. It warned that those recruited are being deployed to combat zones with minimal training and are treated as expendable.
Ukraine urged Indonesia to investigate and stop the alleged recruitment network, calling on the international community to hold Russia accountable for involving foreign nationals in the war.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The claim adds Indonesia to a growing list of countries where Russia is alleged to have recruited mercenaries, mirroring a pattern of targeting nations with high unemployment and weak oversight. Ukraine has previously shared similar intelligence on Nepal, Cuba and India, some of which led to official investigations. The Indonesian government has not confirmed the report, but a public denial or probe would be the next signal. If verified, the scheme could strain Jakarta's carefully neutral foreign policy between Russia and the West.
Watch for Indonesia's foreign ministry response and whether the Indian government, which has previously said it blocked such recruitment, coordinates with Jakarta.
The EU and US have already sanctioned entities linked to Russian mercenary recruitment, and a confirmed Indonesia operation could trigger fresh diplomatic action.
Source: euromaidanpress.com
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