More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine war, report says
The Guardian • 2/10/2026 – 2/19/2026
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- 2026-02-10
- 2026-02-11
- 2026-02-19More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine war, report says (current)
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