It is normal because this has happened with every sanction. Russia is now forced...

elektor · 2026-01-04T15:12:06 1767539526

Putin can and has bought soldiers (Wagner Group and North Koreans).

John23832 · 2026-01-05T09:07:38 1767604058

And apparently Kenyans.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-23/kenyans-l...

nradov · 2026-01-05T20:09:55 1767643795

And apparently Indians. Unfortunately the worldwide supply of poor and desperate young men is virtually infinite so Russia will be able to recruit more mercenaries as long as they have cash from fossil fuel exports.

https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20251111-deceived-and-dep...