As reported by Center for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine
In Russia, migrant women from Central Asian countries who are serving sentences in prisons are allegedly offered “release” in exchange for sending them to combat zones. Such information appeared in the media and in statements by human rights defenders.
The information was confirmed by the Center for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, publishing the data in its post on social media.
Quotes and Context
“According to media reports and human rights defenders, Russian security forces offer migrant women from Central Asian countries who are in prisons in the Russian Federation, ‘release’ in exchange for dispatch to combat zones. They are being recruited as auxiliary staff: nurses, cooks, laundresses”
– Center for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine
There have been cases where migrant workers are held criminally liable on fabricated charges, after which they are forced to sign contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense. Relatives of prisoners report a systemic pattern of such actions.
“This practice indicates a sharp shortage of human resources in the Russian army and the Kremlin’s willingness to involve the most vulnerable segments of the population. The use of imprisoned women shows signs of forced mobilization.”
– Center for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine
The center has previously reported on a transnational system for recruiting foreigners by Russia, encompassing citizens of 128 countries, with recruitment focusing on Central Asian citizens.
There are also cases in other countries where, under the guise of “high-paying work” in the Russian Federation, people were recruited to participate in the war against Ukraine.
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