Mercenaries from across the world are fighting on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war. Many fighting for Russia are from Asia, with some volunteering and others scammed into participating.

What drove these mercenaries to get themselves involved in this protracted war? Is it the allure of money? Or the consequences of human trafficking rings? 

Uncover the life-and-death battles experienced by these foreign soldiers on the frontlines of this conflict, unravelling their unknown stories in the process.

From the award-winning series Undercover Asia.