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Ghana Exposes Russia's Deceptive Recruitment of African Fighters

2/28/2026

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Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa states that over 1,780 Africans fight for Russia in Ukraine, lured by false job promises.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accuses Russia of using deceptive recruitment schemes.
Russia denies the allegations of illegal recruitment.
Ghana plans to raise awareness about illegal recruitment networks during its upcoming presidency of the African Union.
South Africa has repatriated several citizens who were tricked into fighting.

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Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa states that over 1,780 Africans fight for Russia in Ukraine, lured by false job promises.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accuses Russia of using deceptive recruitment schemes.
Russia denies the allegations of illegal recruitment.
Ghana plans to raise awareness about illegal recruitment networks during its upcoming presidency of the African Union.
South Africa has repatriated several citizens who were tricked into fighting.