WorldRussian recruiters promise non-combat jobs but offer standard military contracts — and one ad used a wounded soldier’s photo
Russian recruiters are attracting enlistees with promises of non-combat work, while presenting them with standard military contracts. Several groups advertise rear-support roles; one used a photo of Danil Astakhov, who was sent to the front and wounded. Astakhov called the ads a scam, saying recruits seeking rear-support positions can end up in assaults.
MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-08-26 15:46Original
Russian recruiters promise non-combat jobs but offer standard military contracts — and one ad used a wounded soldier’s photo
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