Russia's military can recruit criminal to fight in Ukraine, parliament says

More than 15 months into what Russia calls its "special military operation" in Ukraine, Moscow is trying to recruit more soldiers for what is Europe's largest land war since World War Two.

People walk near a banner in support of the Russian Army, in the town of Vyborg, Leningrad Region, Russia May 28, 2023

People walk near a banner in support of the Russian Army, in the town of Vyborg, Leningrad Region, Russia May 28, 2023

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ByREUTERS

JUNE 14, 2023 16:02

Updated: JUNE 14, 2023 17:00