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Russia paying Syrian mercenaries $7,000 a month to fight in Ukraine
Mar 30, 2022

Russia paying Syrian mercenaries $7,000 a month to fight in Ukraine

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From the BBC World Service: Germany is activating an emergency plan for a potential natural gas supply disruption from Russia. The BBC has learned Syrian mercenaries are being offered $7,000 per month by Russia to fight in Ukraine. British farmers are worried about surging inflation and warn the rising cost of food will be passed on to consumers.

The team

Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer