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Kenyans have been "lured" by recruiters into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, the Kenyan Foreign Ministry said in a statement Monday.

Many have ended up detained in military camps across Russia, said the statement signed by Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi.

It did not give any numbers for the recruits, nor how many had been detained or hurt.

The Foreign Ministry said it held a "crucial meeting" last month with Russian officials to help secure their release and repatriation.

Kenyans are being "lured by... corrupt and ruthless agents to travel to Russia and unknowingly find themselves in the Russian military operation," Kenya's Foreign Ministry said.

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[–] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Just like North Korea hacking bitcoin to prop itself up; but Russia does it with people. Well, with everything really. Any cheap way to exploit and expand its influence, legality notwithstanding. No ethics.

Russia has been repeatedly accused of deceiving citizens from poor countries into signing contracts with its military, written in Russian, which they do not understand.

There is widespread poverty in Kenya and minimal job opportunities.

Local media have reported on Russian recruitment networks targeting poor young men, with many claiming they were tricked or pressured into fighting once they arrived.

Thing I don't understand: they cannot be good fighters if they're doing it against their will? But I'm sure the military has tricks to keep the pressure on.