Elbrus Kutrashev
Elbrus Kutrashev is the Russian ambassador to Iraq, who has recently been in the news for confirming incidents of Iraqi citizens joining the Russian army amidst ongoing recruitment controversies. He stated that the Russian embassy has rejected numerous applications from Iraqis wishing to enlist, highlighting Russia's alleged lack of need for foreign soldiers due to a sufficient pool of domestic volunteers.
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Elbrus Kutrashev, the Russian ambassador to Iraq, confirmed that Bashar al-Assad is not allowed to engage politically.
Jutarnji list - Novi život svrgnutog diktatora: Okupan je luksuzom, ali mora šutjeti, nitko ga ne zove, a djeca su mu u šoku
Croatia· 2025-12-16
Elbrus Kutrashev is the Russian ambassador to Iraq who commented on Bashar al-Assad's situation in Russia.
Семья Асада живет в роскоши в Москве, а сам бывший сирийский диктатор собирается работать офтальмологом
Belarus· 2025-12-16
Elbrus Kutrashev is Russia's ambassador to Iraq who confirmed that Assad is barred from any public activity.
Assad family live in Russian luxury as Bashar ‘brushes up on ophthalmology’ | Bashar al-Assad
United Kingdom· 2025-12-15
Elbrus Kutrashev, the Russian ambassador to Iraq, confirmed several cases of Iraqis joining the Russian army.
Иордания обратилась к России из-за своих подданных, попавших в армию — РБК
Russia· 2025-11-28