Russia recruits Arabs to fight Ukraine

Social media specified as TikTok and Telegram, whose creators supply assistance to possible arabian recruits - not only from Iraq, but besides from Syria, Egypt and another countries, are utilized for recruitment. The offers on the Telegram are tailored to younger customers, who are promised favorable financial conditions. These include a monthly wage of 4 times the pay in the Iraqi army, or $2800, and a one-off wage after joining Russia's armed forces of up to $20,000. In addition, Iraqis are offered Russian passports, insurance or pensions.