Indonesians Offered $3,300 Monthly Salary, Kill Bonus to Fight for Russia in Ukraine
Reports suggest Russia is recruiting Indonesians with offers of a monthly salary of approximately IDR 50 million (around $3,300 USD) and bonuses for killing Ukrainian soldiers. Indonesia's Foreign Ministry has launched an investigation into the potential involvement of its citizens.
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