Inadvertent Supply Chains: U.S. Deportations and Russia’s Foreign Recruitment

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The article examines how U.S. deportations may inadvertently contribute to Russia’s foreign military recruitment, amid reports of Moscow seeking recruits in African countries. It cites Ukrainian forces’ capture of Colombian citizens reportedly recruited to fight for Russia and describes recruitment pressures linked to mobilization evasion and battlefield casualties.

Introduction In June 2026, Ukrainian forces captured Colombian citizens who were notably recruited as mercenaries fighting for the Russian army. Reports indicate that the Federation sustains its warfighting capabilities by actively seeking recruitment opportunities in African nations. This is due to Moscow’s persistent hemorrhage of citizens evading military mobilization, alongside notable battlefield casualties reaching an estimated 1.4 million since the … Read more The post Inadvertent Supply Chains: U.S. Deportations and Russia’s Foreign Recruitment appeared first on Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University.