Ukraine Detains Its First Indonesian Prisoner as Russian Recruitment Rises

Ukraine stated that a 49-year-old man from Java was taken prisoner after reaching Ukrainian-held territory following a drone attack on his unit. According to the state-run I Want to Live project, hundreds of Indonesians have been recruited to fight for Russia this year, marking a sharp increase compared to previous years. The development comes as Indonesia urges Moscow to ensure its citizens are not drafted into the military. Indonesian police have also identified a human trafficking syndicate using social media and messaging apps to lure victims with false job promises before deploying them as mercenaries to conflict zones.