The war between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing for more than a year, and it appears that the Kremlin, which is the dominant force in the conflict, is facing resource shortages.
Recent reports suggest that President Vladimir Putin’s private army, the Wagner Group, is struggling to find new recruits and is now turning to unconventional methods to fill its ranks.
Specifically, the group has been advertising on adult website Pornhub, urging potential soldiers to join their militia rather than indulge in self-pleasure.
A video advertisement featuring a woman in suggestive clothing and a seductive voice has gone viral on social media, with the message that the Wagner Group is “the coolest private army in the world” and encouraging viewers to call a phone number associated with the group to join their ranks.
It’s uncertain whether the ad is currently being displayed on Pornhub or if it’s another piece of propaganda disseminated by the Ukrainian side. The private military contractor Wagner Group was established by Yevgeny Prigozhin, who is often described as a close associate of Putin.
However, the relationship between the two men has become strained in recent times. Prigozhin has accused the Russian president of abandoning him, alleging that he has been left to make critical decisions regarding his army on his own.
The paramilitary organization has sustained significant casualties in its attempt to seize control of the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
