Russia-Ukraine War: How are foreigners recruited in the war?

Following the emergence of reports regarding Juan Carlos Ávila Espaillat, a Dominican national fighting in the war between Russia and Ukraine, questions have been raised regarding the mechanisms used to recruit foreign combatants. Social media platforms, specifically Instagram, have been utilized to display advertisements promoting supposed employment opportunities in Russia, with some listings directly referencing military recruitment. The situation highlights the growing international dimensions of the ongoing conflict through the involvement of foreign citizens and the digital methods employed to reach potential recruits across borders.