US EditionGhana FM Urges Ukraine to Release Two Ghanaian POWs
Ghana's foreign minister met Ukrainian leaders to seek release of two POWs captured fighting for Russia amid concerns over recruitment of Africans by Russia.
- During a press conference in Kyiv on February 25, 2026, Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa urged Zelensky to release two Ghanaian prisoners of war.
- Contextually, Ukraine reported that more than 1,780 citizens from 36 African countries, including Ghana, had been identified among Russia’s ranks, and some had been captured.
- Sybiga said both sides discussed `frankly` returning the detainees and reported `they are in good health.`
- Ablakwa expressed optimism that Zelensky would be magnanimous and compassionate, and thanked Ukraine for respecting international law, noting the detainees have not suffered inhumane treatment.
- Andriy Sybiga warned Accra to act to stop recruitment, urging measures as Ghanaian citizens lured to fight suffer manipulation by Russia's recruitment networks.
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Ghana Urges Ukraine to Release Two Ghanaian POWs
Ghana has urged Ukraine to release two Ghanaian prisoners of war reportedly captured while fighting for Russia. During a rare diplomatic engagement, Ghana’s foreign minister raised the issue with President Volodymyr Zelensky, highlighting humanitarian concerns and calling for due process and consular access amid the ongoing conflict.
Ghana Minister Asks Zelenskiy to Release Captured Citizens
Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Ablakwa said he visited Kyiv and held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy seeking the release of citizens of the African country who are being held as prisoners of war.
Ghana Asks Ukraine to Free Ghanaian POWs Tricked Into Fighting for Russia
Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Ablakwa visited Kyiv this week and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, urging the release of two Ghanaian citizens currently held as prisoners of war, Bloomberg reported on February 26. Ablakwa called the discussions “fruitful,” emphasizing the humanitarian grounds for their release.
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