# Ruto says Putin pledged to halt military recruitment of Kenyans and expand ties

https://mins.news/en/item/124115

- CGTN, 2026-10-31 09:35 UTC
- World
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> Kenyan President William Ruto said Vladimir Putin pledged to designate Kenya a “non-source country” for recruitment into Russia’s armed forces, aiming to stop further enlistment of Kenyans in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Ruto appointed a defence attaché in Moscow to coordinate returns and compensation. The leaders also discussed a bilateral labour agreement and raising scholarships for Kenyan students in Russia from 70 to 300.

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