WorldThis Egyptian came to Russia to study. Now he’s a POW in Ukraine
Egyptian student Mohamed Salah traveled to Russia to pursue his studies but ended up as a prisoner of war in Ukraine. A Russian passport, military benefits and a fast route to citizenship persuaded him to sign a contract with the Russian army. The account examines how a student from Egypt came to fight in the war in Ukraine.
TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-08-05 14:24Original
This Egyptian came to Russia to study. Now he’s a POW in Ukraine
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