Ghana Demands Russia Cease Recruitment of Citizens for Ukraine War
Ghana has formally requested that Russia stop recruiting its citizens to participate in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This demand was reportedly made during a meeting between the foreign ministers of Ghana and Russia, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirming that similar requests have been received from several other African nations, including South Africa, Kenya, and Botswana. The Center for Countering Disinformation estimates that Russia had recruited approximately 18,000 foreign nationals from 128 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America by the end of 2025, with at least 3,300 of these recruits reportedly killed in combat. Russia aims to recruit an additional 18,500 foreigners by the end of 2026. Recruitment campaigns often target individuals with promises of well-paid civilian employment, such as security jobs, before encouraging them to join the military, sometimes offering financial payments and expedited Russian citizenship. The Center for Countering Disinformation indicates... 
