Syria fails plan to attract militants to the war in Ukraine on the side of Russia. The majority of the Syrian military is not ready to risk their lives for an illusory monetary allowance.
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It is noted that on March 22, a meeting was held between the commander of the 8th brigade in the southern Syrian province of Dera, Colonel Nasim Abu Irra and General of the Russian Armed Forces Alexander Zhuravlev (acting as commander of the Russian group in? southern provinces of Syria).
During the meeting, the Russian general demanded to form and provide a list of names and personal information of militants from the Abu Irra units and the Syrian Defense Forces who are ready to participate in the war against Ukraine.
According to Ukrainian intelligence, the Syrian colonel did not give a clear answer, but promised to get in touch after consultations “with other representatives of the leadership of the 8th brigade”.
“To date, the preliminary promises of the Syrian authorities on the systematic supply of mercenaries for the Russian army are not being fulfilled.. The promised " The majority of the Syrian military is not ready to risk their lives for the sake of an illusory monetary allowance, ”the message says..
According to the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Russian operatives are also trying to negotiate the recruitment of mercenaries from the 16th brigade of the Syrian Arab Republic..