Of Russia war strategy and Kenyans who want nothing to do with it but to come back

Local residents look at a damaged residential building following a drone attack in Kyiv, on October 26, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. [AFP]

Eighty-two Kenyans lured into the Russian war against Ukraine and serving on the frontlines have linked up with Kenya’s Mission in Moscow, The Standard has learnt.

Of the 82, four have been assisted through mutual efforts between the embassy and their families back home and are now in the country.