Russia has found a new human resource for the war with Ukraine.

The Russian State Duma has passed a law allowing stateless persons to serve in the Russian army, even during the ongoing war with Ukraine. Such individuals are often forced to sign contracts due to pressure and large payments, as they usually have no relatives in Russia.

Stateless individuals also include Ukrainians living in occupied territories who do not have a Russian passport. This law may be an attempt to recruit them into the Russian army through the Kremlin's 'grey schemes'.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the threat of Russian mobilization, which may be related to the West's reaction. According to Zelensky, Russia is mobilizing about 50 thousand people per month on average; however, there are periods when this number decreases.

Adopting a law that allows stateless persons to serve in the Russian army could have serious implications for regional security, especially in the context of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. It may also be an attempt by the Russian Federation to recruit Ukrainians living in occupied territories by other means. The situation should be closely monitored, and all potential implications for international security should be taken into account.