Amidst escalating tensions, Russia has been reportedly recruiting foreign migrants for its ongoing war in Ukraine, particularly those detained at its border with Finland. Following a recent sweep for immigration law violations, evidence suggests that these foreigners were swiftly transferred to a military camp near the Ukrainian border. The Shift in Russian Immigration Policy Historically, foreigners have used Russia as a transit point to the West, often overstaying their short-term visas. The recent arrests of those lacking valid Russian visas