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November 25, 2024, 10:06 pm

Financial Times Reveals Details of Houthi Recruitment Network for Moscow

الحرب الأوكرانية \ تعبيرية

British newspaper "Financial Times" published an investigation revealing Russia's recruitment of hundreds of Yemenis to send to Ukraine's battlefronts, with direct facilitation from Houthi group.

The report explained that recruitment operations occur through a "mysterious smuggling network" run by a company established by a prominent Houthi leader, indicating documents confirm activity began last July.

The newspaper exposed deceptive methods used to lure recruits, enticing them with high-paying jobs and Russian citizenship opportunities, before forcing them into combat upon reaching Russian territory.

This move comes as Moscow seeks to compensate for heavy human losses in the war ongoing since 2022, having previously recruited about 10,000 personnel from North Korea.

An American diplomat confirmed Russian representatives' visits to Yemen indicate deepening relations between Moscow and Houthis, warning of emerging alliance risks.

These developments coincide with escalating Houthi attacks on commercial ships in Red Sea since Gaza war outbreak, raising concerns about their potential acquisition of advanced Russian weapons enhancing their military capabilities.

Informed sources indicate Russian-Houthi cooperation may extend to military expertise exchange and training, as Moscow seeks to expand regional influence.

These developments raise international community concerns about implications of strengthened military cooperation between parties on global maritime security, especially amid escalating tensions in Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

International reports confirm Russia's efforts to diversify foreign fighter recruitment sources supporting its Ukraine operations, exploiting difficult economic and social conditions in some countries.

Analysts view the timing of this cooperation's revelation adds new dimension to regional tensions, especially as Houthis continue targeting international maritime navigation.

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