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Indonesia probes reports of citizens fighting in Russia-Ukraine war

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Indonesia is investigating claims that eight of its citizens are fighting for Russia in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The government is working to verify if these individuals were recruited under false pretenses, with job offers promising high pay and citizenship, and subsequently sent to the battlefield. Authorities are taking the reports seriously but are awaiting full verification before drawing conclusions. AI

RANK_REASON News about a government investigating potential citizen involvement in a foreign conflict, rather than a direct policy or regulatory action.

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Indonesia probes reports of citizens fighting in Russia-Ukraine war

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

    Indonesia investigates reports of 8 citizens fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine

    Indonesia on Wednesday said the government was ascertaining reports that eight of its citizens who applied for civilian jobs allegedly ended up fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendr…

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