Russia recruits around 1,800 foreign nationals every month

As of October 1, Russia had identified 45,959 foreign nationals from 151 countries who signed contracts with its armed forces, with recruitment averaging around 1,800 per month in 2026. A Ukrainian Coordination Headquarters report indicated that foreign recruits are primarily lured by promises of citizenship and money, often unaware they will fight against Ukraine and left unsupported if captured.

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