Indonesia Investigating Reports of Citizens Recruited Into Russian Military

Indonesian authorities are investigating reports that at least eight Indonesian citizens have allegedly been recruited to fight with Russian forces in Ukraine, according to a statement from Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service (SZRU). The SZRU shared scans of seven e-visa applications and a migration card they claim belong to Indonesian men who supposedly enlisted in the Russian military.

The Foreign Ministry in Jakarta is currently verifying the information with their diplomatic missions and other relevant departments. Indonesian officials are looking into whether these citizens were recruited through fraudulent job postings, human trafficking, or if their involvement was voluntary. If confirmed to be voluntary recruitment, Indonesian law could potentially revoke their citizenship. However, Indonesia maintains a neutral stance on the conflict and has not taken sides in the war.