Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Jordan Urges Russia to Halt Recruitment of Citizens for Ukraine War
Jordan is very upset because Russia is hiring its people to fight in the Ukraine war.
Jordan's government said this is against the law and has asked Russia to stop.
Two Jordanian men have already died fighting.
Ukraine says Russia has hired more than 18,000 people from many different countries.
South Africa is also looking into how some of its people ended up fighting in the war after being promised good jobs.
India has also warned its people about the dangers of joining the Russian army.
Jordan wants to keep its people safe and is taking steps to make sure Russia stops this.
Jordan's Foreign Ministry urged Russia to stop recruiting its citizens to fight in the Ukraine war.
Two Jordanian men have died in the conflict, prompting Jordan to take action.
Jordan will take all available measures to halt the recruitment and has asked Russia to cancel existing contracts.
Ukraine claims Russia has enlisted over 18,000 foreign fighters from 128 countries.
South Africa is investigating how 17 of its citizens were lured into fighting in the war under false job offers.
- Who
- Jordan, Russia, Ukraine, South Africa, India
- What
- Jordan urges Russia to stop recruiting its citizens for the Ukraine war
- When
- Recent, with specific actions taken by Jordan's Foreign Ministry on Thursday
- Where
- Jordan, Ukraine, Russia, South Africa, India
- Why
- To prevent Jordanian citizens from being illegally recruited and to protect their lives
- Country Involved
- Jordan
- Issue
- Recruitment of citizens by Russia for Ukraine war
- Action Taken by Jordan
- Requested Russia to stop recruitment and cancel existing contracts
- Number of Jordanian Deaths
- 2
- Ukraine's Claim on Foreign Fighters
- 18,000+ from 128 countries
- South Africa's Involvement
- Probing 17 citizens lured into war under false job offers
- India's Involvement
- Raised concerns about Indian nationals being recruited