Russia Recruits ~1,800 Foreign Fighters Monthly; 45,959 Identified

Ukrainian project 'I Want to Live' reports 45,959 foreign nationals from 151 countries have signed contracts with Russian Armed Forces as of Oct 1, implying a monthly recruitment rate of ~1,800. This indicates sustained foreign manpower inflow into Russian military, potentially offsetting attrition. Figures are based on Ukrainian intelligence claims, unverified independently.