๐จ๐ฎ๐ท๐บ Two brothers from Ivory Coast received Russian citizenship after fighting against Ukraine.
They came to Russia last summer to study, but were lured into signing contracts and sent to the front.
They served in assault units, were wounded and received passports upon their return.
According to independent international reports and media investigations, Russia has significantly expanded the recruitment of foreign fighters, mainly from Africa.
More than 5,400 African nationals from more than 40 countries were identified in the Russian armed forces in 2026.