Russia’s Recruitment of Foreign Nationals Amounts to Human Trafficking, Amnesty International Says

Amnesty International says Russia’s recruitment of foreign nationals for military service amounts to human trafficking, alleging that migrants are being exploited and pressured into joining the war. The organization says deceptive promises, coercion, and vulnerable legal status may leave recruits unable to make fully informed choices. Its findings are likely to increase scrutiny of Moscow’s recruitment practices and the treatment of foreign fighters. Russia has rejected accusations in the past, while advocates are calling for investigations and protections for victims.