Cannon fodder: Kenyans duped into fighting and dying for Russia

Civilians wearing military uniforms take part in a military training organized by Ukrainian soldiers of The Third Separate Assault Brigade in Kyiv, on November 23, 2024. [AFP]

In the early months of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, reports emerged that the Kremlin’s forces were supplementing their ranks not only with Russian reservists but also with foreigners, some volunteers, but many apparently enticed under false pretences.