As of May 2026, at least 2,965 citizens from 36 African countries have either served or are currently serving in the Russian army in the war against Ukraine, while Moscow plans to recruit 18,500 foreign fighters this year. — Ukrinform.

In April, an investigation revealed that around 1,400 African nationals had been recruited to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine, with over 300 reportedly killed

As of May 2026, at least 2,965 citizens from 36 African countries have either served or are currently serving in the Russian army in the war against Ukraine, while Moscow plans to…

Africa Is Reassessing Russia Over Mercenary Recruitment for the War Against Ukraine — Ukrinform.

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.