Summary
In 2024, Mohammed, a Tajik man, arrived in Russia hoping to earn money but ended up being forced to join the Russian military. He was captured by Ukrainian forces during the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and is now a prisoner of war. He claims he was coerced into military service and wishes to fight for Ukraine instead.
Key Facts
- Mohammed is from Tajikistan, a country in Central Asia.
- He traveled to Russia to find work and send money back to his family.
- He says he was forced to join the Russian military after being detained for not renewing his work permit.
- Mohammed fought in Ukraine on the side of the Russian forces.
- Ukrainian troops captured him, and he is now a prisoner of war.
- He hopes not to return to Russia and expressed a desire to fight for Ukraine instead.
- There have been accusations of mistreatment of prisoners of war by both Russia and Ukraine.
