{"id":28439,"date":"2024-02-16T18:22:04","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T18:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/ukraine-accuses-russia-of-recruiting-sierra-leoneans-others-for-war"},"modified":"2024-02-16T19:37:39","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T19:37:39","slug":"ukraine-accuses-russia-of-recruiting-sierra-leoneans-others-for-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/ukraine-accuses-russia-of-recruiting-sierra-leoneans-others-for-war","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine Accuses Russia of Recruiting Sierra Leoneans, Others For War"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine has raised concerns about Russia\u2019s alleged recruitment of foreign fighters, including citizens of Sierra Leone, to bolster its forces in the ongoing war. <\/b><\/p>\n

According to Andrii Yusov, a representative of the intelligence agency, Russia is targeting individuals from low-income countries with promises of quick and easy money, potentially misleading them about the true nature of their deployment.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have information that the Russian Federation is actively recruiting residents of countries with low incomes, offering them financial incentives without fully disclosing the nature of the work or the potential risks involved,\u201d Yusov stated. He added that while these offers may appear attractive in countries experiencing economic hardship, actual deployments could involve combat situations, contradicting Russia\u2019s promises.<\/p>\n

This revelation comes shortly after the 46th Airmobile Brigade of Ukraine captured a Russian mercenary identified as a Sierra Leonean national. According to the Cloooud <\/b>on Twitter (X), the incident occurred in the Mariinka direction on February 10, 2024, adding to the tensions in the region. The captured individual\u2019s identity and the circumstances surrounding his capture remain unclear.<\/p>\n

This incident, coupled with Yusov\u2019s statement, suggests Russia may be seeking cheaper alternatives to domestic mobilization, potentially exploiting vulnerable individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.<\/p>\n

Yusov emphasized the crucial role of international condemnation towards such recruitment practices. \u201cIt is vital for governments of affected countries to publicly denounce these activities, even through diplomatic channels,\u201d he said. \u201cTheir silence could inadvertently contribute to this exploitation.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine has raised concerns about Russia\u2019s alleged recruitment of foreign fighters, including citizens of Sierra Leone, to bolster its forces in the ongoing war. 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