Dominican Republic will provide legal advice to nationals recruited by Russia for the war

The Dominican government has hired legal counsel in Russia to evaluate the legal situation of its citizens who were allegedly recruited to participate in the war in Ukraine. The Ministry of Foreign Relations announced the initiative following reports indicating that Dominican nationals had been incorporated into activities related to the ongoing armed conflict.

This measure aims to provide legal assistance and assess the status of the affected individuals directly on the ground. The response highlights official diplomatic and consular efforts by the Dominican Republic to address the reported recruitment of its nationals into foreign military operations.