Indonesia Investigating Reports of Citizens Recruited Into Russian Military
Officials are cross-checking identities and recruitment methods as they examine whether the men were lured by fraudulent job offers or trafficking schemes.
- On Monday, Indonesian authorities began verifying Ukrainian intelligence claims that at least eight citizens were recruited into Russian military forces, as Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service published purported enlistment documents.
- The SZRU reported Thursday that Russia has turned Indonesia into a source of manpower, using promises of high pay and citizenship; similar schemes target citizens from Nepal, Cuba, Kenya, and India.
- Indonesian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Yvonne Mewengkang announced officials are cross-checking identities with diplomatic missions while investigating whether the men fell victim to fraudulent job postings or human trafficking.
- Under Indonesian law, citizens who voluntarily join foreign militaries face citizenship revocation, though Yvonne stressed that individual actions do not reflect national policy and pledged protective measures if confirmed.
- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto prepares to visit Russia for the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok on Sept. 1-4, as Jakarta maintains billion-dollar trade ties while promoting peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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Indonesia said on Monday it was investigating allegations that several of its citizens had joined the Russian military and been sent to fight in Ukraine.
Indonesia Investigating Reports of Citizens Recruited Into Russian Military
Indonesian authorities are verifying Ukrainian claims that at least eight of its citizens have been recruited to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, media reported Monday.
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AlKhaleej TodayIndonesia probes reports of nationals serving in Russian military during Ukraine war
JAKARTA, Aug 31 — Indonesia said today it was investigating claims that “several” citizens had joined the Russian military and were deployed in the war in Ukraine.The...
The file raises questions about the methods used to attract foreigners into the conflict. Jakarta wants to check in particular whether some have been deceived by false job offers. ...
Dinas Intelijen Asing Ukraina (SZRU) merilis identitas delapan warga negara Indonesia (WNI) yang diklaim telah direkrut Rusia.
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