The main goal of these raids is said to be sending migrants to fight in the war in Ukraine. On September 10, another series of raids took place in Ufa at the workplaces of foreigners and individuals who have obtained Russian citizenship. This was reported on the city’s portal. According to the Investigative Committee (SK) […]
The main goal of these raids is said to be sending migrants to fight in the war in Ukraine.
On September 10, another series of raids took place in Ufa at the workplaces of foreigners and individuals who have obtained Russian citizenship. This was reported on the city’s portal.
According to the Investigative Committee (SK) of Russia for the Ufa garrison, during the events, the identities and legality of the stay of 105 citizens were checked.
The SK noted that four citizens, who had previously obtained citizenship of the Russian Federation, were accompanied to the military commissariat for registration for military service.
“The remaining individuals were informed of the requirements that upon obtaining citizenship of the Russian Federation, they must register for military service at their place of residence, as well as the possibility of obtaining citizenship by signing a contract with the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation,” the military investigative department reported.
Reports of the forced recruitment of migrants from Central Asia to participate in the war in Ukraine have been circulating since the first days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Dozens of natives of Tajikistan without Russian citizenship have already died in this war. Despite the fact that under current Tajik laws, participation of citizens in military actions on the territory of other countries is considered a criminal offense, this does not prevent some Tajik migrants from fighting in Ukraine in hopes of obtaining the coveted red passport.