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Jordan Demands Russia Halt Recruitment of Citizens for Combat

11/28/2025

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The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Russia to stop recruiting its citizens for military service after the deaths of two Jordanian nationals in combat.
The ministry said such recruitment violates both Jordanian and international law and poses serious risks to Jordanian citizens.
Jordan acknowledged online recruitment efforts by Russia.
Historically, Russia previously sought to recruit fighters from the Middle East during its support of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.

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The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Russia to stop recruiting its citizens for military service after the deaths of two Jordanian nationals in combat.
The ministry said such recruitment violates both Jordanian and international law and poses serious risks to Jordanian citizens.
Jordan acknowledged online recruitment efforts by Russia.
Historically, Russia previously sought to recruit fighters from the Middle East during its support of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.