Togolese citizens captured by Ukrainian forces: Deceived into fighting for Russia
Illustrative photo: Togolese citizens fighting on Russia’s side (Getty Images)
Ukrainian defenders captured citizens of Togo who fought on the side of Russia. Among them are young men whom the Russians lured with deception, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Togo.
"The government of Togo recently received information about the capture and detention of Togolese citizens by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This occurred during their participation in military actions on the side of the Russian Armed Forces as part of the ongoing conflict," stated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The ministry added that most of the Togolese who were captured had traveled to Russia through scholarship programs offered by Russian institutions.
The Ministry urged Togolese citizens, especially young people planning to study abroad, to exercise maximum caution and thoroughly check any scholarship offers, particularly those related to studying in Russia.
"The ministry is actively cooperating with several diplomatic partners to clarify the situation and, where possible, provide necessary assistance to those affected," the statement concluded.
Foreigners fighting for Russia
Only recently, Ukrainian forces captured two Chinese citizens. It later became clear that many more Chinese nationals are fighting on the side of Russia.
According to official data, Ukraine is aware of at least 150 Chinese citizens who have joined the Russian army.
Read more about how Russia recruits Africans for the war in RBC-Ukraine’s material.
