Sibiga: Citizens Of 36 African Countries Are Fighting Against Ukraine
- 7.11.2025, 16:41
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister emphasized that the figure could be even higher.
At least 1,436 citizens from 36 African countries are fighting against Ukraine. Although the actual figure of fighters on the side of the Russian army may be higher.
Andriy Sibiga, Ukraine's Foreign Minister, has announced that Andriy Sibiga.
- According to available information, at least 1,436 citizens from 36 African countries are now fighting in the ranks of the Russian army invading Ukraine. These are those who have been identified, although the actual figure may be higher," Sibiga said.
- He said Russia recruits African nationals through various methods. Some are offered money, others are deceived and do not realize what they are signing up for or are forced to do so under pressure. Signing a contract is tantamount to signing a death sentence.
Foreign citizens in the Russian army have a sad fate. Most of them are immediately sent to so-called "meat assaults" where they are quickly killed. The Russian command realizes that there will be no responsibility for a killed foreigner, so they treat them as second-rate, expendable human material.
According to the Foreign Minister, most mercenaries do not live more than a month. But there are two options to avoid such a fate.
What to do to avoid becoming a victim of war
First, do not join the Russian army and do not sign any documents with the Russian authorities.
-I call on all African governments to publicly warn their citizens against joining the Russian occupation army. Participating on the side of Russia in its war of conquest against Ukraine is illegal, immoral and violates the UN Charter and international law," Sibiga added.
Secondly, if you have already been sent to the front lines, look for every opportunity to defect and surrender. Most of the foreign mercenaries who are in Ukrainian captivity became prisoners of war during their first battle. All of them saved their lives.
- Russia is trying to recruit people from many countries. Ukraine will continue to inform about the regions and countries from which the Russian occupation army recruits foreign citizens, as well as about foreigners who end up in our captivity," the Foreign Minister added.