Kenyans recruited into the Russian army. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns against this practice
“Russia has expanded its recruitment activities to citizens of African countries, including Kenya.” – said the ministry in a statement. The authorities stressed that the recruitment process is ongoing and recruitment networks are still active. The Ukrainian authorities previously reported that more than 1,400 citizens from over 30 African countries are taking part in the conflict in Ukraine, some of whom were allegedly recruited unfairly.
The Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that the country's embassy in Moscow had received reports of recruits suffering injuries. According to information from the ministry, they were promised up to PLN 18,000. hole. to cover visa, flight and accommodation costs.
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Kenyans are fighting on the side of Russia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms
In September, a rescue operation was carried out near Nairobi, during which 21 Kenyan citizens who were to be sent to the front were saved. During the operation, one person was also detained, suspected of involvement in the recruitment process. The ministry noted that recruiters misled Kenyans about the nature of their future duties – they argued that their tasks would be limited to assembling drones and not direct participation in the fighting.
The situation in Kenya is part of a broader problem that has drawn the attention of the Ukrainian authorities. They emphasize that African citizens, often struggling with economic difficulties, are becoming targets of recruitment efforts aimed at supporting the Russian armed forces in the ongoing conflict.
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