The Ukrainian government is open to discussions with President William Ruto's administration regarding the repatriation of Evans Kibet, a Kenyan arrested while fighting for Russia. However, Kibet will remain a prisoner of war under the Geneva Convention unless a court overturns the decision.

• Kibet, a long-distance runner, claims he was duped into joining the Russian army after his passport and phone were confiscated during a trip to Russia for a race.
• The Ukrainian government also confirmed holding other African citizens from countries including Sierra Leone, Somalia, Kenya, Egypt, Togo, Cuba, and Sri Lanka, captured during the war.
• Kibet's family in Kenya is calling on their government to intervene for his release and repatriation, expressing shock and trauma over the incident.