Govt vows ‘expanded diplomatic efforts’ to free Kenyans recruited for Russia-Ukraine war

MFA vows to intensify diplomatic efforts to rescue citizens misled into serving in the Russia–Ukraine conflict...

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The Kenyan government has announced an expansion of diplomatic efforts to secure the release of its citizens who were irregularly recruited to serve as soldiers in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Nearly 20 young Kenyans have already been rescued and repatriated from dangerous situations linked to the conflict.
Foreign Affairs Principal Korir Sing’Oei stated that diplomatic efforts will be expanded over the "next couple of weeks."
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Musalia Mudavadi confirmed that some lives have been lost, following reports from the Kenyan embassy in Moscow.

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