List of over 900 Uzbeks fighting against Ukraine published

The "Khochu Zhit" ("I Want to Live") project, organized with the support of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Main Intelligence Directorate, has announced the names of 902 Uzbek citizens who signed contracts with the Russian Armed Forces to participate in the war against Ukraine. The list was published on the project's social media pages.

It is noted that Russia, as before, is mainly luring migrants with high-paying jobs - they are promised work in construction or in the rear units of the army.

The biggest incentive is also being offered the possibility of later granting Russian citizenship. In addition, individuals serving sentences in Russian prisons are being forced to fight under threats and psychological pressure.

According to the project, in some cases, young immigrants were forced to sign contracts through "blackmail."