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February 11, 2026
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Mudavadi to visit Russia over forced conscripts in Ukraine

Mudavadi to visit Russia over forced conscripts in Ukraine

Ukraine's foreign minister said in November that more than 1,400 citizens from 36 African countries had been identified among the Russian ranks...

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Kenya's Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi will visit Moscow next month to address concerns over Kenyan citizens being lured to Russia with false job promises and subsequently forced to fight on the front lines in Ukraine. This comes amid mounting reports of Kenyans being deceived into military service and suffering casualties.

  • Over 30 Kenyans have been evacuated from Russia in the past two months.
  • Mudavadi will also seek the release of Kenyans held as prisoners of war in Ukraine.
  • Junior Foreign Minister Korir Sing’Oei stated that the individuals are being used as "cannon fodder," calling it "unacceptable."

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