On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that conscripts or soldiers in reserve would not fight in Ukraine, and made clear that the attack was being carried out by “Professionals” who achieve “set goals”.
“I want to confirm the fact of that Soldiers who are conscripted do not and will not participate in combat. “There will be no additional recruitment of reservists,” the Russian head of state stressed in a televised speech in honor of International Women’s Day.
Vladimir Putin confirmed it “Specific objectives are to be carried out only by professional military personnel.”
“I am sure that they effectively guarantee the security and peace of the Russian people,” he stressed.
The Pentagon said Monday that Russia is recruiting Syrian fighters to “surge its forces in Ukraine,” confirming reports in the Wall Street Journal over the weekend.
US reports indicate that Russia, which has been operating inside Syria since 2015, has in recent days recruited Syrian fighters in the hope that their experience will help urban combat in Kyiv, according to the newspaper.
According to a publication based in the Syrian city of Deir Ezzor, Russia offered the volunteers between 200 and 300 dollars (about 180 to 270 euros). “To go to Ukraine to work as armed guards” For six months, they also confirmed the presence of Chechen fighters on the ground.
In the early hours of February 24, Russia launched a military attack on Ukraine that, according to the Kyiv authorities, killed more than 2,000 civilians.
The attacks also caused more than 1.7 million people to flee to neighboring countries, according to the United Nations.
The Russian invasion was condemned by most of the international community, and responded by sending weapons to Ukraine and strengthening economic sanctions against Moscow.
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