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Russian army recruitment drops 80% in Moscow — as fighters from Asia and Africa fill the ranks for cash
https://nypost.com/2025/01/29/world-news/russian-army-recruitment-drops-80-in-moscow/

The number of Russians signing up to fight in Ukraine at Moscow recruitment centers have dropped 80% over the last six months, according to a new report.

Instead, more and more foreigners are signing up in exchange for the enlistment payout of nearly $20,000.

Recruitment centers in the Russian capital are seeing about 40 applicants a day, a significant drop from the summer frenzy when more than 200 recruits signed up each day, the local Verstka magazine reports.

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