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Ukraine recruits incarcerated people to fight Russia

Max Zander in Ukraine
November 4, 2024

Facing a shortage of troops, Ukraine has started releasing people from prisons if they sign up to fight against Russia. DW met with formerly incarcerated people as they trained before being sent to the front line.

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