SloveniaA Facebook post by a 31-year-old man named Neđa, who claims to be a Bosnian Serb living in Maribor, Slovenia, advertises recruitment for the Russian military's 'special operation' in Ukraine. The post promises financial incentives, including a 25,000-euro bonus for signing up and a monthly salary of 2,500 euros. Former director of the Slovenian Security Service, Rajko Kozmelj, stated this constitutes recruitment for a foreign army. He noted that the individual would receive Russian citizenship assistance and travel arrangements. Despite the offer, attempts to contact the poster via WhatsApp or Telegram were unsuccessful. While some comments and likes appeared under the post, questions remain about whether the person behind the profile is genuine. Slovenian media previously reported that Neđa fought for Russia in Ukraine, but verification is difficult. Under Slovenian law, recruiting citizens for enemy forces is punishable by imprisonment. The police in Maribor confirmed they received an anonymous report and are investigating potential criminal activity. Slovenian intelligence agencies have not publicly commented due to confidentiality, but they reportedly monitor such cases closely
Bias read (Center): The article presents both the claim of recruitment for a foreign military and the legal implications under Slovenian law without overtly favoring either side. It includes quotes from a former security official and mentions ongoing investigations, maintaining neutrality.
