Event Brief
Over 1,700 Africans Allegedly Fighting for Russia
Filed: Feb 25, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET
Summary: Ukraine claims Russia is deceiving Africans into combat roles.
WHO: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister
WHAT: More than 1,700 Africans are reportedly fighting for Russia.
WHEN: Feb 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Kyiv
WHY: To prevent African citizens from being drawn into the conflict.
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