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Indonesia investigates reports of 8 citizens fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine
Power & DiplomacySouth China Morning Post02 Sept, 03:15 pmAtlasHour
Power & Diplomacy

Indonesia investigates reports of 8 citizens fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine

Indonesia on Wednesday said the government was ascertaining reports that eight of its citizens who applied for civilian jobs allegedly ended up fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra said authorities were checking the identities and hiring processes involved, which offered attractive perks such as high pay, non-combat duties and fast-tracking Russian citizenship. “We are taking the information from...

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Indonesia on Wednesday said the government was ascertaining reports that eight of its citizens who applied for civilian jobs allegedly ended up fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine.

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