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- Russia is attempting to recruit Central Asian migrants to fight in Ukraine, UK intelligence said.
- They are reportedly being enticed with high payments and offers of a fast track to Russian citizenship.
- Russia is likely trying to avoid another mandatory mobilization to minimize domestic anger.
The Russian military is trying to recruit Central Asian migrant workers in the country to fight in Ukraine, according to a UK Ministry of Defence intelligence update posted on Twitter Monday.
Recruiters have visited mosques and immigration offices, where staff who speak Tajik and Uzek attempt to recruit migrants, the update said.