Indonesians Recruited as Russian Mercenaries, Parliament Demands Probe into Recruiters' Funding
Following the recruitment of Indonesian citizens as mercenaries for the Russian military, Indonesia's parliament has demanded an investigation into the funding sources of the recruiters, raising concerns about the case's background and implications.
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