Russia is facing severe demographic issues that will affect Russia's ability to replace troops killed in war

[Emrys]

3. Then they'll just have to carry on luring cannonfodder from other nations on false promises

It's ironic, given Putin's long-term campaign to use migrants in Europe as just another cynical destabilization weapon, that Russians are reportedly growing increasingly uneasy at the number of non-white immigrants who are being shipped in to take on basic non-military work for which Russia no longer has the workforce:

Central Asian migrants face Russia's cold shoulder

Russia draws millions of Central Asian migrant workers every year. But the 2024 attack on Crocus City Hall has sparked xenophobia and now it seems the workers are no longer as welcome.

https://www.dw.com/en/central-asian-migrants-face-russias-cold-shoulder/a-73701308

Moscow’s Xenophobic Migration Policy Is Impacting Relations With Central Asia

By stirring up anti-migrant sentiment to distract Russian society from the war in Ukraine, Moscow is alienating its allies in Central Asia. Following Azerbaijan’s example, Central Asian countries are prepared to start standing up to Russia.

https://carnegieendowment.org/russia-eurasia/politika/2025/10/russia-migrantophobia-rise

Maybe Vlad should ask Dozy Donny for some tips.