Russia recruits Yemeni men, promising jobs, but sends them to fight in Ukraine instead.

Russia has reportedly been deceiving and forcibly recruiting hundreds of Yemeni men into its army to fight in Ukraine, through a company linked to Yemen's Houthi rebels. The Yemenis were promised high-paying jobs and Russian citizenship but were instead sent to the front lines. This recruitment effort highlights growing cooperation between Moscow and the Houthi group, potentially part of Russia's strategy to build ties with Iran and other militant groups in the Middle East.

November 24, 2024
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