Uganda has stated that 27 of its citizens, who were recruited into the Russian army to fight the war against Ukraine, have been killed or are missing. The Ugandan embassy in Russia stated 11 Ugandan dead, and the fate of another 16 is unknown. They are also not on the list of prisoners of war. The Russians recruit African men with promises of work, after which they arrive at the front line in Ukraine, writes Reuters. Such cases have become more frequent. In particular, Kenya, Ghana and the Republic of South Africa have already demanded explanations from Moscow. At the same time, Russia denies the facts of illegal recruitment of men. In total, Russia recruited over 45,959 foreigners from 151 countries to fight against Ukraine. They signed contracts with the Russian armed forces. Ukrainian forces captured fighters from 51 countries.

Uganda has stated that 27 of its citizens, who were recruited into the Russian army to fight the war against Ukraine, have been killed or are missing. The Ugandan embassy in Russia stated 11 Ugandan dead, and the fate of another 16 is unknown. They are also not on the list of prisoners of war. The Russians recruit African men with promises of work, after which they arrive at the front line in Ukraine, writes Reuters. Such cases have become more frequent. In particular, Kenya, Ghana and the Republic of South Africa have already demanded explanations from Moscow. At the same time, Russia denies the facts of illegal recruitment of men. In total, Russia recruited over 45,959 foreigners from 151 countries to fight against Ukraine. They signed contracts with the Russian armed forces. Ukrainian forces captured fighters from 51 countries.