People protest near the Russian embassy in Colombo on June 4, 2024, seeking the return of Sri Lankan ex-soldiers fighting for Russia and prisoners of war in Ukraine. Colombo's parliament set up an inquiry last month to track at least 2,000 battle-hardened Sri Lankans who reportedly enlisted on both sides of the Ukraine war, including in the regular armed forces and mercenary groups. government to bring back her husband, who was duped into fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war in February.
The family was facing “severe financial challenges” following the worst economic crisis Sri Lanka witnessed two years ago. Suraweera said three retired army officers were involved in recruiting former soldiers from various districts, including Kurunegala and Kandy. Like Ranil, most of them “have embarked on this journey by mortgaging their lands, houses, and vehicles. Their families are unsure about their whereabouts, as many have gone silent,” Waleboda said.
“As soon as Sri Lankan ex-military personnel went to Russia, they were sent to the battlefield after a short training period," added Waleboda. The ongoing economic crisis and their low pension “naturally forced them to engage in an activity they knew best,” said a family member of a retired army man.
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