# Russia's military recruitment drive in Africa — Time to reassess relationship

https://mins.news/en/item/61327

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-16 16:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russias-military-recruitment-drive-in-africa-time-to-reassess-relationship-2/

> The article says Russia has allegedly recruited Africans, including Kenyans, with promises of civilian jobs before sending them to fight in Ukraine. At least 3,000 people from 37 African countries have been recorded fighting or having fought for Russia, exposing African states to sanctions risks, strained partnerships and severe human costs.

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