No, This Video Does Not Show Syrian Volunteers Ready To Fight for Russia in Ukraine

No, This Video Does Not Show Syrian Volunteers Ready To Fight for Russia in Ukraine

Syrian rallies supporting Moscow and the Russian invasion of Ukraine (Twitter).

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Social media users have shared a video purporting to show Syrian volunteers on their way to Russia to fight in Ukraine after the Kremlin announced on March 1, 2022, that volunteers from Syria and Middle Eastern countries would be allowed to fight for Russia in Ukraine.

Assadist mercenaries (stop calling them volunteers—they’re getting paid) in Syria preparing for their departure to Ukraine, where Russia is sending them to fight. Video released by Russian Ministry of Defence. pic.twitter.com/X98WzmRvtK

— Jake Hanrahan (@Jake_Hanrahan) March 13, 2022

The Russian Defense Ministry’s TV channel just shared this footage of Syrian combatants ready to “volunteer” in Ukraine. (Putin moments ago endorsed such deployments, claiming that the West is openly sending mercenaries.) pic.twitter.com/ouCfjAcSde

— Kevin Rothrock (@KevinRothrock) March 11, 2022

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