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A shocking revelation has emerged regarding the recruitment of thousands of Central Asian migrants, mostly from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan, who are being coerced and intimidated into joining the Ukraine-Russia war. According to a special report by Arab Media, 26-year-old Tajik national, Hushtijon Salohiddinov, recounted his terrifying experience of being lured into the war.
Salohiddinov, a former correspondent in Saint Petersburg, was arrested on false charges and detained for nine months. However, the court dismissed the case due to lack of evidence. Instead of releasing him, the prison authorities threatened him, stating that if he refused to join the war, he would be held with notorious inmates. The authorities also offered him a $2 million bonus, $20,000 monthly salary, and a pardon if he agreed to join the war. Under duress, Salohiddinov joined the military in 2025.
The situation in Ukraine is escalating, with global powers making diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis. The conflict began in 2014, and since 2023, the international community has reported that migrants, particularly those from Central Asian countries, have been targeted. According to Human Rights organizations, migrants are being arrested on minor charges or directly sent to military recruitment centers.
The report claims that thousands of Central Asian migrants have been sent to the frontlines, where their average life expectancy is just four months. Salohiddinov stated that the training was inadequate, and the military equipment was substandard. Muslim soldiers, who comprised the majority of the unit, were denied religious freedom.
In a shocking revelation, Salohiddinov revealed that he was sent on a perilous mission just four days after arriving at the frontlines. He was forced to surrender along with his commander, but the opposing forces treated them with respect.
The Ukraine Presidential Office’s advisor stated that over 40 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed, and dozens injured, in Russian attacks. Salohiddinov expressed his fear of being sent back to the war and being held captive again, warning that the situation is dire.
Central Asian countries have yet to take a clear stance on the issue, but the Tajik government has assured that citizens who join the war will not be prosecuted. The United States is reportedly considering a $20 billion deal with Iran to secure uranium, while Donald Trump has expressed his satisfaction with the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
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