As of late 2025, Ukrainian officials estimated that at least 1,436 African nationals from 36 countries are fighting for Russia in the ongoing war with Ukraine. Many of the Africans did not travel to become soldiers. They are said to have left home in response to online job offers, education promises
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Martins Owadasa-Olusola
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