Russia agrees to halt recruitment of Ghanaians for Ukraine war

· Politics · Russia · Ghana

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to halt the recruitment of Ghanaians to fight in Ukraine after Ghana's President John Mahama raised concerns about the practice, according to Ghana's foreign minister. The agreement follows reports that African nationals were being recruited into Russian forces. No details on enforcement or monitoring were given.

Why it matters：The practice has drawn criticism from African governments concerned about citizens recruited into a foreign war.

Key points

  • Putin agreed after Mahama raised concerns
  • Ghana's foreign minister announced the agreement
  • No enforcement details were given

Sources (original reporting)

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