US EditionUkraine confirms capture of 2 Togolese nationals fighting for Russia
- On April 3, Ukrainian authorities took into custody two Togolese individuals who had been involved in combat on the side of Russian forces near the conflict area.
- Togo's Foreign Ministry stated the detainees were misled by false scholarship offers linked to Russian organizations, mainly targeting young students.
- An independent probe revealed that more than fifteen hundred mercenaries from nearly fifty different nations took part in the conflict, with some individuals reportedly paying fees in exchange for enlistment and promises of citizenship.
- Petro Yatsenko confirmed the Togolese are in Ukrainian custody, and Togo urged citizens to verify scholarships before studying in Russia for safety.
- This case illustrates ongoing foreign recruitment efforts that complicate the war, prompting diplomatic responses and warnings against fraudulent enlistments.
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Soldiers from Togo arrested in Ukraine – Russia recruits from at least 48 countries
Two Togolese soldiers have been captured in Ukraine. They are not the only foreign nationals fighting on the Russian side. Soldiers from at least 48 different countries have been recruited by Russia, an investigation shows. Some are lured by a juicy salary – others are lured into the war.
Ukraine announces the capture of two Togolese mercenaries fighting the Russian army
Two Togolese citizens have been captured by Ukrainian forces when they were fighting with the Russian army. The spokesman for the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Ukrainian Prisoners of War, Petro Yasenko, confirmed the arrest this Saturday. But already on April 30, the Togo Foreign Ministry issued a statement announcing the arrest. The official message of the government states that “the majority of these compatriots, especially yo…
In Ukraine, hostage soldiers fought for the Russian army were captured
Citizens of the state of Togo, a small country in West Africa, were "captured and detained" by Ukrainian armed forces after they participated "in military operations along with Russian armed forces", according to the Angolan authorities, city of 7sur7.be. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Togo states in a communiqué that "most of these compatriots, especially young students, would have left Togo under the alleged study fees offered by structure…
Ukraine captures Togolese fighters for Russian army
Citizens of Togo, a small country in West Africa, were "captured and detained" by the Ukrainian armed forces after participating in "military operations alongside the Russian armed forces", according to the Togolese authorities. ...
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