Ukraine

Is Russia recruiting Syrian mercenaries to reinforce Ukraine offensive?

Russia is reportedly looking to recruit thousands of mercenaries from Syria to reinforce its offensive in Ukraine.

As many as 16,000 additional troops from the Middle Eastern nation could be signed up to bolster Russian forces.

But how likely is it they'll join the fight and, if so, what would they bring to the fight?

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