Russia allegedly using private militias to control European immigration

The Telegraph February 29, 2024, 11:00 PM UTC

Russia is allegedly using private militias to control immigration into Europe, aiming to influence elections and destabilize the continent. Intelligence documents reveal plans for a "15,000-man strong border police force" to control migrant flow. In the UK, 52,530 illegal migrants entered in the year to June 2023, up 17% from the previous year. Asylum grants hit a record high in 2023 due to a post-pandemic backlog.


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