Indonesia on Wednesday said the government was ascertaining reports that eight of its citizens who applied for civilian jobs allegedly ended up fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine.Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra said authorities were checking the identities and hiring processes involved, which offered attractive perks such as high pay, non-combat duties and fast-tracking Russian citizenship.“We are taking the information from Ukraine seriously. But we cannot draw conclusions before all the facts have been verified,” Yusril said on Wednesday.
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WED · 2026-09-02 · 08:17 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0902-108426
NSR-2026-0902-108426News Report·EN·Human Interest
Indonesia investigates reports of 8 citizens fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine
Indonesia is investigating reports that eight of its citizens, who applied for civilian jobs, are allegedly fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine. Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra stated that authorities are verifying the identities and hiring processes.
SCMP’s Asia deskSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-02 · 08:17 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Indonesia is investigating reports that eight of its citizens, who applied for civilian jobs, are allegedly fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine. Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra stated that authorities are verifying the identities and hiring processes. These positions reportedly offered attractive benefits, including high pay, non-combat duties, and expedited Russian citizenship. The Indonesian government is taking the information from Ukraine seriously but is awaiting verification of all facts before reaching any conclusions.
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The Indonesian government cannot draw conclusions before all facts have been verified.
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Authorities are checking the identities and hiring processes involved in these reports.
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Indonesia is investigating reports that eight of its citizens are fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine.
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The citizens allegedly applied for civilian jobs with attractive perks like high pay and fast-tracking Russian citizenship.
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