# This Egyptian came to Russia to study. Now he’s a POW in Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/14226

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-05 14:24 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/this-egyptian-came-to-russia-to-study-now-hes-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.