Russia expands recruitment abroad. Ukraine has captured an Indonesian.

A 49-year-old man from Java was recruited by Russia and captured by Ukraine after a drone attack. The initiative "I Want to Live" reports a surge in Indonesian recruits, with 283 joining in 2023 alone. Russia is increasingly seeking foreign recruits, including from Kenya and other African nations, often lured by job offers. Indonesia has urged Russia to prevent the recruitment of its citizens into the military, expressing concerns over potential human trafficking. Reports indicate that some Indonesians were misled into signing military contracts after being promised civilian jobs.