Russia recruits Arabs to fight Ukraine

Social media specified as TikTok and Telegram are utilized for recruitment, whose creators supply assistance to possible arabian recruits - not only from Iraq, but besides from Syria, Egypt and another countries. Offers on Telegram are tailored to younger audiences, who are promised favorable financial conditions. These include a monthly wage of 4 times the wage in the Iraqi army, or $2,800, and a one-time payment of up to $20,000 after joining the Russian armed forces. In addition, Iraqis are offered, m.in, Russian passports, insurance or pensions.