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Russian war, African recruits

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What happened

In tonight's programme, thousands of Africans end up amidst the war in Ukraine fighting or working on behalf of the Kremlin.

We speak to a journalist who just got back from Ukraine.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:13:20 UTC.

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