Russia has agreed to cease recruiting Ghanaian nationals to struggle in its warfare towards Ukraine following diplomatic discussions between Presidents Vladimir Putin and John Mahama. Accra mentioned Putin gave the peace of mind throughout the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, after Mahama raised considerations concerning the recruitment of Ghanaian residents. Accra had beforehand accused recruiters of deceptive residents with guarantees of employment and different alternatives earlier than sending them to the battlefield. By mid-August, greater than 270 Ghanaians had reportedly fought for Russia, with at the very least 62 killed and one other 15 lacking. The proposed ban will cowl each irregular recruitment and voluntary enlistment. Ghana is amongst a number of African international locations, together with Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Cameroon, and The Gambia, which have raised considerations about their residents being recruited to struggle in Ukraine.
