Ukraine to push for EU sanctions against networks recruiting Africans into Russian forces

Ukraine will initiate sanctions at a meeting of EU foreign ministers against networks that help recruit citizens of African countries into the ranks of Russia's Armed Forces.

martedì 26 maggio 2026 New tab

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Andrii Sybiha. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

Ukraine will initiate sanctions at a meeting of EU foreign ministers against networks that help recruit citizens of African countries into the ranks of Russia's Armed Forces.

Source: European Pravda; Suspilne, Ukraine's national public broadcaster, citing Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha

Details: Sybiha added that he will also demand a lifetime ban on entry to the European Union for citizens of African countries who fight for Russia.