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Russia recruits Africans to fight in Ukraine, families seek answers

Russia recruits Africans to fight in Ukraine, families seek answers

Summary

More than 1,400 Africans have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine since 2023, according to the report. As African and Russian officials meet at a summit, families in Tunisia are seeking information about men who went to Russia for work or study and whose fate is unknown.

Key Facts

  • The report says more than 1,400 Africans have been enlisted since 2023.
  • The recruits are fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
  • African leaders and Russian officials are meeting at an Africa-Russia summit.
  • The summit agenda covers security, trade and political cooperation.
  • Recruitment of Africans to fight in Ukraine is not on the summit agenda.
  • Families in Tunisia are searching for several men who travelled to Russia for work or study.
  • The article reports that the families have not received answers about the men’s fate.
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