Yemeni men could start fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine, according to the Financial Times. Does this mark a further escalation in hostilities?

In a chilling new development in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Moscow has reportedly begun recruiting fighters from Yemen to bolster its forces on the frontlines. This follows Russia's previous attempts to source soldiers from North Korea and other impoverished nations.

Russia has begun luring Yemeni men to fight in its war in Ukraine by falsely promising lucrative jobs before forcing them to sign military contracts and then sending them to fight on the front lines.