Kenya and Russia Agree to End Recruitment of Kenyans for Ukraine Conflict

Kenya and Russia have agreed that Kenyans will no longer be enlisted to fight for Russia in the Ukraine conflict. Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi emphasized stopping recruitment amid concerns over citizens being drawn into the war, with over 1,000 Kenyans reportedly recruited. Russia maintains that enlistment contracts were voluntary. Both countries aim to preserve broader diplomatic and economic relations despite addressing this issue.