African Recruits Claim Russia Misled Them into Military Service in Ukraine
A CNN investigation has revealed that African men were allegedly misled by Russian agents into joining the military under false pretenses. These individuals, hailing from countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda, were promised civilian jobs with lucrative signing bonuses and salaries, as well as Russian citizenship. However, upon arrival in Russia, they were reportedly coerced into military service with minimal training and deployed to the front lines in Ukraine. Many recruits have described their experiences as harrowing, citing forced conscription, unpaid wages, and exposure to dangerous combat situations. Some have managed to escape and return home, sharing their stories to warn others against similar recruitment offers. 
