politics
March 23, 2026
Dating Sites Turned into a Recruitment Tool for Ukrainians
Employees of territorial recruitment centers in Ukraine are reportedly using dating sites to contact men liable for military service, arrange meetings with them, and then detain them to issue mobilization orders, reported the publication 'Strana', citing an anonymous testimony of an employee.
TL;DR
- Ukrainian recruitment centers are allegedly using dating sites to find men for mobilization.
- Recruiters reportedly create fake profiles on dating platforms to contact potential conscripts.
- Individuals are allegedly detained upon meeting recruiters to receive mobilization orders.
- This practice is attributed to a significant shortage of manpower in the Ukrainian armed forces.
- Previous mobilization methods included street checks and raids in public places.
- The use of dating apps is seen as a new approach due to fewer volunteers and increased draft evasion.
- These methods have faced criticism from the public and human rights organizations.
- Officials state that the measures are aimed at maintaining the country's defense capability during wartime.
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