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1/ The Wagner Group has taken to posting recruitment flyers in Russian mailboxes in its latest recruitment campaign to find new mercenaries. It's previously advertised in a variety of public forums, including on public transport, billboards and even porn websites. ⬇️
2/ The Sirena Telegram channel reports that many residents of the town of Ukhta in the Komi Republic have found Wagner flyers in their mailboxes. The flyers state that "men from 21 to 60 years old are invited to join the private military company."
3/ "Instead of requirements for the candidate, the leaflet says that men do not need to have military experience, they are provided with life and health insurance, training and equipment, ...
4/ ... as well as "a [monthly] contract with a salary of 240,000 rubles ($3,500) and good bonuses for results." /end

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