Ghana says at least 55 of its people killed after Russia ‘lured’ them to fight Ukraine
The Guardian World
by Guardian staff and agencies in AccraFebruary 27, 2026
Foreign minister says 272 Ghanaians are thought to have been drawn into battle since 2022, after he visited Kyiv
At least 55 Ghanaians have been killed in Russia’s war with Ukraine after being “lured into battle”, Ghana’s foreign minister has said after a visit to Kyiv in which officials raised the issue of Russian recruitment of African people.
Reports of African men being attracted to Russia by promises of jobs and ending up on Ukraine’s frontlines have become more frequent in recent months, creating tensions between Moscow and some of the countries involved.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/27/2026