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Azov Corps Revamps Recruitment Amid Ukraine's Soldier Shortage

2/27/2026

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Azov Corps is recruiting in Ukraine due to a severe shortage of servicemen amid conflict.
Recruitment campaigns include eye-catching advertisements, notably a controversial "school of landscape design" poster.
Azov Corps, previously known for far-right origins, says it has reformed and emphasizes soldier-centered hiring, with recruits undergoing tests and interviews.
Other units struggle to attract members as calls for compulsory service rise amid concerns over inadequate training and high casualty rates.

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Azov Corps is recruiting in Ukraine due to a severe shortage of servicemen amid conflict.
Recruitment campaigns include eye-catching advertisements, notably a controversial "school of landscape design" poster.
Azov Corps, previously known for far-right origins, says it has reformed and emphasizes soldier-centered hiring, with recruits undergoing tests and interviews.
Other units struggle to attract members as calls for compulsory service rise amid concerns over inadequate training and high casualty rates.