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Amnesty International accuses Russia of human trafficking over foreign military recruitment

A new report by human rights advocates claims that the recruitment of foreign nationals into the Russian army frequently constitutes human trafficking.

By 11 Sep 2026 · 11:00 CET Updated 11 Sep 2026 · 11:00 CET

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According to a new report, human rights advocates have stated that in many cases the recruitment of foreigners into the Russian army amounts to the crime of human trafficking. The findings were detailed in a publication released by the organization, highlighting the nature of the recruitment drive targeting foreign nationals.

Euronews reported on the findings, noting the serious legal and humanitarian implications raised by the rights group regarding Russia's ongoing military recruitment practices. Further details concerning individual cases or the specific mechanisms of the alleged trafficking were part of the broader evaluation conducted by the advocates.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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