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flag Russia is coercing Central Asian women, including prisoners and migrants, into its war in Ukraine by offering prison release in exchange for service, often under harsh conditions.

flag Russia is recruiting Central Asian women, including migrant workers and prisoners, into its war in Ukraine by offering freedom from prison in exchange for military service, often under coercive conditions such as food deprivation and threats. flag Many, like 18-year-old Dilbar from Kyrgyzstan, face prison sentences unless they join, with promises of a $26,000 salary for a year of service in support roles. flag While Russian officials claim recruitment is voluntary and deny sending women to combat, human rights groups report widespread coercion, fabricated charges, and suicide attempts by women to avoid conscription. flag The exact number of women involved is unknown, but their enlistment reflects Russia’s broader reliance on vulnerable populations to sustain its war effort.

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