Kenya Reaches Agreement with Moscow to Halt Citizen Recruitment for Ukraine Conflict

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Kenya Secures Deal with Moscow to Halt Citizen Recruitment for Ukraine War

The pact comes in the backdrop of African pushback against Russia's aggressive recruitment of Africans, and making them fight the Ukrainian war. Photo: File/Reuters

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Firstpost•18-03-2026, 11:58

Kenya Secures Deal with Moscow to Halt Citizen Recruitment for Ukraine War

•Kenya and Russia sign a pact preventing Kenyans from joining the Russian military to fight in Ukraine.
•Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi announced the agreement after meeting with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
•The deal comes amid African pushback against Russia's recruitment of its citizens, with over 1,000 Kenyans reportedly recruited.
•Youths are often lured by attractive monthly salaries and bonuses for contract soldiers.
•The agreement is a diplomatic victory for Kenya, reflecting Africa's growing unwillingness to be a passive recruitment pool.

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