2023-05-09 11:51:24
Moscow/London. According to British intelligence experts, Moscow attracts immigrants from Central Asia with high salaries and a fast naturalization process. Recruiters tour mosques and immigration centers, according to London’s Ministry of Defense’s daily intelligence report on the war in Ukraine. Tajik and Uzbek-speaking staff at immigration offices are allegedly routinely trying to recruit immigrants.
Uzbekistan has traditionally been closely linked to Russia, but like other Central Asian Soviet republics, it has recently taken a more independent path, demonstrating its openness to trade with the West. He also did not side with Russia in the Ukraine war.
Salary up to 3770 Euro per month
According to the British report, bonuses equivalent to 2165 euros and a salary of up to 3770 euros per month are offered – Uzbekistan’s average monthly income in 2022 was 352 US dollars (about 320 euros). In addition, there is an offer of Russian citizenship in six months to a year – normally this would only be possible after five years. Recruitment attempts are likely to be partially successful, according to British experts. These people will probably be sent to the frontline areas in Ukraine where the loss rates are extremely high.
Moscow’s goal: 400,000 volunteers for the combat mission in Ukraine
This effort is part of the Russian Ministry of Defense’s goal to recruit 400,000 volunteers to be deployed in the war of aggression against Ukraine. In the statement, “The authorities are trying to delay an overt forced mobilization as much as they can to minimize discontent in the homeland.” it was said.
Since the beginning of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense in London has been publishing information on the course of the war daily, based on intelligence information. Moscow accuses London of running a disinformation campaign. (yenivatan.at)
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