In an effort to boost military personnel, Russia enlists migrants, new citizens, and even foreign recruits from neighboring countries. This strategy aims to prevent changes in conscription rules or unpopular mobilization drives. Recent efforts have included conscripting 150,000 citizens for non-abroad deployment following logistic challenges faced during the war against Ukraine.
Reports suggest that migrant workers sent to occupied Ukrainian regions are coerced into joining the conflict after their arrival. Similarly, Russian soldiers who refused to participate in Ukraine faced legal consequences, as documented by Mediazona.
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