Russian Students Sign Military Contracts.
Russian universities are recruiting students to be drone pilots for the war in Ukraine. Students receive good contracts, but these promises are not always kept. This raises concerns about their safety.
The Russian army has difficulty finding young soldiers. They are offering students jobs as drone pilots. The students receive high salaries and training. Legal experts say the contracts do not offer real protection. Students are being sent to fight, even though they were told they wouldn't be on the front lines.
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Russian Students Signed Military Contracts
Russian university students are signing contracts to join drone units in Ukraine.
Promises of No Front Line Combat
Students are told they will not fight directly on the front lines.
Contracts Frequently Broken
The promises made in the contracts are often not kept.
Army Struggles with Recruitment
The Russian army has difficulty recruiting young people.
No Guarantees in Signed Contracts
Legal experts say there are no guarantees once contracts are signed.