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Indonesia Investigates Claims Eight Citizens Were Deceived Into Fighting for Russia
Indonesian authorities have launched an inquiry after reports emerged that eight nationals were allegedly tricked into joining Russian military forces. Officials are working to verify the circumstances surrounding their recruitment and deployment.
2 Sept, 07:18 — 2 Sept, 07:48
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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1h ago
Eight Indonesians allegedly duped into becoming Russian soldiers
Indonesia needs to verify their identities, citizenship status, recruitment process and the nature of their involvement, its foreign ministry said. This comes after Ukraine released names of the eight Indonesians.
Read full article →tempo-englishMostly Factual1h ago
Indonesia Probes Reports of Eight Citizens Serving as Russian Soldiers
The government will investigate whether these eight Indonesian citizens knowingly joined the Russian army or were victims of exploitation.
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First report: channel-news-asia · 2 Sept, 07:18|Full coverage: 2 · 30m|Window: 30m
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