Global Economy
February 25, 2026
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Ukraine Says More Than 1,700 Africans Fighting for Russia as Recruitment Concerns Grow

Ukraine has stated that more than 1,700 African nationals are currently fighting alongside Russian forces in the war, raising concerns about recruitment practices and the broader geopolitical implications of the conflict. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha made the claim during a joint appearance in Kyiv with Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. According to Ukrainian […]