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Russian Students Duped into Signing Military Contracts
The recruitment of students under false promises reflects the desperation within the military as it seeks to maintain troop numbers amid ongoing conflict.
University students in Russia are reportedly being recruited to join drone units to fight in Ukraine, lured by lucrative contracts with assurances they won't be sent to the front lines. However, these promises are often not fulfilled, exposing a troubling recruitment tactic within the nation.
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Confidence 51/100 — moderate corroboration
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