Amnesty: Russia coerces foreign nationals into fighting in Ukraine

Amnesty International claims Russia is systematically engaging in human trafficking by luring foreign nationals, including job seekers and Latin American prisoners, with false promises and then coercing them into military service in Ukraine. This represents an escalation in Russia's coercive recruitment tactics, expanding its manpower base through fraudulent and exploitative means. The claims are based on Amnesty's investigations and individual testimonies, with limited independent corroboration.