This week, Russia's top war criminal tried to reassure his citizens that Russia does not need mercenaries to fight Ukraine. However, these words are completely at odds with reality.
About this24 Channelsaid the head of the Sitting Rus' Foundation, Russian oppositionist Olga Romanova. In particular, Western media report an increase in the number of Serbian citizens recruited into the Russian army.
Why Putin still needs foreigners
Serbian mercenaries are not the first attempt to attract foreign forces to their side. Previously, a similar story happened with Cuban mercenaries, who, it seems, were recruited by Russia through deception.
Also, according to Romanova, it is known about hundreds of Africans who were recruited by Russia in Africa, near the locations of the former Wagner PPK. And such cases are much more expressive than Putin’s objection.
“Of course, hiring as such is prohibited by international law. However, the problem is precisely that Putin does not want to live by the rules, but wants rewrite the rules “for yourself,” noted the Russian activist.
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Where else will Russia recruit mercenaries
Knowing the mood among the radical Serbs, one could assume that among them there would be those willing to fight on the side of Russia. Moreover, dozens of citizens of this country have already fought as part of the so-called armies of the so-called LDPR.
At the same time, the recruitment of Cuban mercenaries can be considered a certain surprise. Potentially, the DPRK may be added to the list of these countries.
“Putin is also licking his lips at Africa. The first evidence of the recruitment of Africans into the Russian army appeared much earlier than the current revelations. This process is probably not over yet,” Romanova suggested.
What is known about Russian mercenaries
- According to the BBC, the international “Wolf” battalion has been formed in the 106th Airborne Division of Russia under the command of Davor Savicic, who has fought with Wagner since 2014.< /li>
- It is interesting that on August 21, a Serbian mercenary, together with another compatriot fighting on the side of the Kremlin, came on air to the Russian propagandist Solovyov. In it, they said that together with the 106th division they fought in the Kiev region and Donbass in 2022, and now they are “working in the Luhansk direction.”
- According to the Serbian mercenaries, upon arrival in Russia, the recruits sign a contract with Russian Ministry of Defense and receive citizenship of the aggressor country. Thus, Russia is trying to fulfill the conscription plan.
