Egyptian Students in Russia Face Daunting Decision: Join Army or Flee
The decision of whether to join the Russian army, receive a hefty salary, and potentially gain citizenship is being weighed heavily by Egyptian students currently living in Russia. This is a stark contrast from their counterparts just a few years ago who were lured by affordable higher education.
Now, however, the situation has taken a drastic turn with controversy surrounding Amar Mohamed, an Egyptian student captured as a prisoner of war during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. His predicament serves as a disturbing example of how Moscow is manipulating students to enlist, forcing them into potentially life-threatening situations.
According to reports, the Russian military has been actively targeting Egyptian students and workers, enticing them with lucrative salaries of up to $6,000 in exchange for their services. Those who refuse are said to be blackmailed into joining or face expulsion from Russia. It's alleged that 25 Egyptian mercenaries have lost their lives since the start of the war.
Egyptian authorities are now under pressure to address this contentious issue and provide protection for its citizens living abroad. The question on everyone's mind is what will become of these students, caught between financial incentives and their loyalty to their home country.
The decision of whether to join the Russian army, receive a hefty salary, and potentially gain citizenship is being weighed heavily by Egyptian students currently living in Russia. This is a stark contrast from their counterparts just a few years ago who were lured by affordable higher education.
Now, however, the situation has taken a drastic turn with controversy surrounding Amar Mohamed, an Egyptian student captured as a prisoner of war during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. His predicament serves as a disturbing example of how Moscow is manipulating students to enlist, forcing them into potentially life-threatening situations.
According to reports, the Russian military has been actively targeting Egyptian students and workers, enticing them with lucrative salaries of up to $6,000 in exchange for their services. Those who refuse are said to be blackmailed into joining or face expulsion from Russia. It's alleged that 25 Egyptian mercenaries have lost their lives since the start of the war.
Egyptian authorities are now under pressure to address this contentious issue and provide protection for its citizens living abroad. The question on everyone's mind is what will become of these students, caught between financial incentives and their loyalty to their home country.
... anyway, back to this Russian situation... have you guys ever heard of those weird Russian soups? Like, what's up with that? And $6,000 is crazy... I could buy a whole new laptop for that price 
... and 25 lives lost because of some government scheme is just sad 
... Egypt should totally get its priorities straight though, like, help your own people before you worry about them abroad 
! I mean, I get it, money is important, but not at the cost of their lives or freedom. It's just not right. And what's with these Russian recruiters, preying on vulnerable students and forcing them into situations that put their families in danger? 
It's like they're playing a sick game of moral roulette.
. We can't have our citizens living abroad being treated like pawns in a game of geopolitics. It's time for some serious action! 
. It's like they're being used as pawns in a bigger game. I mean, who needs that kind of pressure? To be honest, it's not the first time I've heard of Russian authorities getting desperate to fill their ranks with soldiers. But this is different because it's our own brothers and sisters over there. 
It's only right that Egypt does something to protect them. The whole situation is just so shady, like they're being blackmailed into joining the army... I just hope someone listens and takes action soon 
Amar Mohameds story is so disturbing, Moscow got them by da throat & dosnt care bout their safety. Its all about manipulation & exploitation 
. Egyptian govts gotta step up & protect their citizens abroad, dis ain't no joke 
. It's so harsh! I was thinking, what if they just want to finish their studies and get back home? Do they really have to risk their lives for a job 
, but at what cost? I don't think it's fair that they're being blackmailed into joining or anything 
. They can't just sit back and watch them get exploited 
. We should be following this situation closely and hoping for the best 
.
Russia seems to be in a really tough spot here. On one hand, they're losing young people to the conflict, but on the other, it's like they're trying to use human lives as bargaining chips. I mean, who does that?! 
Let's work together to find a solution that doesn't involve putting lives at risk.
... we went hiking in the woods and saw this massive bear! I swear it was at least 10 feet long 
... anyway, back to Russia... I feel bad for those Egyptian students, they're like pawns in this game 
... but have you ever tried camping with friends? It's literally the best way to clear your head and connect with nature... oh wait, what was I saying? 
1st world problems dont solve global issues 
& to make matters worse, one of them got captured as a prisoner of war in Ukraine lol 
Amar Mohamed, omg u cant even google him without findin out about his drama 
25 egyptian mercenaries have lost their lives already & its all cuz of Russia's manipulative tactics 
. And can you believe the blackmailing part? Like, what even is that supposed to do? Make us feel loyal to Russia or something? 
