In Syria, Russia leads effort to recruit fighters for Ukraine
Analysts say Moscow has been recruiting Syrian fighters through its mercenary network and local groups.
Syrians demonstrate in support of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
People gather near a statue of former President Hafez al-Assad in Damascus, Syria, while holding Syrian and Russian flags in support of Russia's invasion of Ukraine [File: Yamam al-Shaar/Reuters]
By Kareem Chehayeb
Published On 1 Apr 2022
1 Apr 2022
Beirut, Lebanon – Even after a decade of civil war, Syrians have been trying to find a way out of the country to fight in another.
Moscow through the mercenary company the Wagner Group and supported Syrian fighter groups have been recruiting men to fight alongside Russian troops in Ukraine. Thousands across the war-torn country have reportedly expressed an interest in signing up.
Analysts say Moscow has been recruiting Syrian fighters through its mercenary network and local groups.
Syrians demonstrate in support of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
People gather near a statue of former President Hafez al-Assad in Damascus, Syria, while holding Syrian and Russian flags in support of Russia's invasion of Ukraine [File: Yamam al-Shaar/Reuters]
By Kareem Chehayeb
Published On 1 Apr 2022
1 Apr 2022
Beirut, Lebanon – Even after a decade of civil war, Syrians have been trying to find a way out of the country to fight in another.
Moscow through the mercenary company the Wagner Group and supported Syrian fighter groups have been recruiting men to fight alongside Russian troops in Ukraine. Thousands across the war-torn country have reportedly expressed an interest in signing up.
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