Russia Recruits Nearly 3,000 African Soldiers to Fight in Ukraine

Russia has reportedly recruited close to 3,000 African individuals to fight on the front lines in Ukraine, with a significant number already killed, according to a platform linked to Ukraine's Ministry of Defence.

17 Jul, 10:33 — 17 Jul, 10:33

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Who are Russia's 3,000 African army recruits fighting in Ukraine?

Russia continues to recruit Africans to fight on the front in Ukraine. The Stop Russian Recruiters platform, which is linked to Urkaine's Ministry of Defence, has now identified nearly 3,000 recruits. Around one in six has already been killed. Among the countries most affected are Cameroon, Ghana, Egypt and Kenya, where FRANCE 24's Bastien Renouil tells us more.

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Russia Recruits Nearly 3,000 African Soldiers to Fight in Ukraine

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