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The Sri Lankan government is taking steps to repatriate its citizens who have been deceived into fighting on behalf of Russia in Ukraine. Reports have surfaced about ex-military personnel in Sri Lanka being lured with promises of lucrative salaries and Russian citizenship to join the war in Ukraine. Online agents facilitate their travel to Russia where they are recruited to fight.
The Sri Lankan government has initiated an investigation into the matter and has received complaints from families of individuals who have left to fight in Ukraine. At least 16 Sri Lankan nationals have lost their lives in the conflict. This issue highlights the global phenomenon of countries like Russia recruiting foreign mercenaries to participate in conflicts, which violates international conventions.
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