Kenya says over 200 Kenyans fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi stated that more than 200 citizens of his country may be fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

According to Ukrinform, BBC reported this in an article.

"Over 200 Kenyans may have joined the Russian military... recruitment networks are still active in both Kenya and Russia," Mudavadi said at a press conference.

Kenya's embassy in Moscow has recorded injuries among some of the recruits, who were allegedly promised up to $18,000 to cover costs for visas, travel, and accommodation, he said.

Mudavadi also said the Kenyan government had concerns about the increasing number of nationals who have been recruited into "forced criminality" such as drug trafficking and forced labour in foreign countries.

"These crimes present a serious threat to not only the national security of Kenya but to global security as well," he said.

Earlier, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that at least 1,436 citizens from 36 African countries are currently fighting in the ranks of the Russian army against Ukraine.

As Ukrinform reported, an investigation has begun in Kenya into the possible sale of its citizens into slavery for the Russian army after reports that a Russian mercenary from Kenya had been captured by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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